The Lost Road

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Davis, Richard Harding, 1864-1916

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Lost Road" by Richard Harding Davis is a novel written during the late 19th century. The story revolves around Colton Lee, a serious young military officer who battles his own resolve against the allure of love, particularly that of Frances Gardner, a captivating young woman he meets during his time in Cape Cod. Despite his determination to avoid romantic entanglements, Lee is quickly captivated by Frances, embodying the tensions between duty and desire that play out throughout the narrative. The opening of "The Lost Road" introduces us to Colton Lee's life before he embarks on military service, detailing his interactions with Frances and the complexities of their budding romance. As they explore the woods together, creating their own metaphorical "lost road," the reader witnesses their connection deepen amidst the backdrop of impending conflict and duty. However, Lee struggles with his resolve to remain detached from women, a vow he soon finds difficult to uphold as he grapples with his feelings for Frances, leading to a mix of charming encounters and the inevitable tension between their dreams and harsh realities. Through enchanting prose, Davis sets the stage for a tale steeped in unfulfilled desires and the choices that ultimately define their paths. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

The lost road

The miracle of Las Palmas

Evil to him who evil thinks

The men of Zanzibar

The long arm

The god of coincidence

The buried treasure of Cobre

The Boy Scout

Somewhere in France

The deserter.

Credits:

Produced by Marleen Hugo. HTML version by Al Haines.

Notes:

Reading ease score: 81.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Release date is 2000-08-01