Snake And Sword - Wren, Percival Christopher
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NEW PRINT WITH PROFESSIONAL TYPE-SET IN CONTRAST TO SCANNED PRINTS OFFERED BY OTHERS Snake And Sword: A Novel This book is a result of an effort made by us towards making a contribution to the preservation and repair of original classic literature. In an attempt to preserve, improve and recreate the original content, we have worked towards: 1. Type-setting & Reformatting: The complete work has been re-designed via professional layout, formatting and type-setting tools to re-create the same edition with rich typography, graphics, high quality images, and table elements, giving our readers the…mehr

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NEW PRINT WITH PROFESSIONAL TYPE-SET IN CONTRAST TO SCANNED PRINTS OFFERED BY OTHERS Snake And Sword: A Novel This book is a result of an effort made by us towards making a contribution to the preservation and repair of original classic literature. In an attempt to preserve, improve and recreate the original content, we have worked towards: 1. Type-setting & Reformatting: The complete work has been re-designed via professional layout, formatting and type-setting tools to re-create the same edition with rich typography, graphics, high quality images, and table elements, giving our readers the feel of holding a fresh and newly reprinted and/or revised edition, as opposed to other scanned & printed (Optical Character Recognition - OCR) reproductions. 2. Correction of imperfections: As the work was re-created from the scratch, therefore, it was vetted to rectify certain conventional norms with regard to typographical mistakes, hyphenations, punctuations, blurred images, missing content/pages, and/or other related subject matters, upon our consideration. Every attempt was made to rectify the imperfections related to omitted constructs in the original edition via other references. However, a few of such imperfections which could not be rectified due to intentional\unintentional omission of content in the original edition, were inherited and preserved from the original work to maintain the authenticity and construct, relevant to the work.
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Percival Christopher Wren (1875-1941) was a British author renowned for his adventurous and dramatic novels, many of which are set in colonial India. Born in the United Kingdom, Wren's experiences as a soldier and journalist significantly influenced his writing. His most famous work, Beau Geste, published in 1924, is a classic adventure novel that showcases his skill in creating thrilling narratives with exotic and military settings. Wren's novels often reflect his fascination with the British Empire and its colonial territories, particularly India. His storytelling combines elements of romance, action, and intrigue, set against richly described backgrounds. Wren's characters are frequently portrayed as heroic figures navigating the complexities of colonial politics and cultural clashes. In addition to Beau Geste, Wren wrote several other notable works, including Snake and Sword, which further illustrate his knack for blending adventure with romantic and historical elements. His books have left a lasting legacy in the genre of colonial adventure fiction, making him a significant figure in early 20th-century literature.