Foes in Ambush

King, Charles, 1844-1933Project Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

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Word count: 333K words
Chapters: 34

Summary

Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today.Foes in Ambush by Charles KingAuthor: King, Charles, 1844-1933,Language: English, Class: PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature, Release Date: Feb 20, 2006

Editor's review

Foes in Ambush is a work by the American writer Charles King, falling under the category of American and Canadian literature. King served for many years in the United States Army, and his novels often take frontier military life as their background; this work likewise continues the tone of military narrative and suspenseful conflict. The Project Gutenberg edition is a public-domain English ebook, convenient for free reading and searching. Its value for readers lies in the narrative appeal of nineteenth-century American military fiction: duty, confrontation, discipline, and personal courage interwoven, with plot driven directly forward and bearing the marks of its era. Readers may take it as an entry point for understanding popular fiction on American frontier military themes, and may also use it to observe the soldierly figures and friend-foe narratives of the literature of the time. As the electronic edition lacks a modern introduction, it is advisable to read it alongside background on American frontier history and to note the differences between its narrative perspective and present-day values.

Who it's for

A good fit for

General readers of popular fiction interested in American frontier military themes
Readers studying nineteenth-century American military fiction and the image of soldiers
Readers who enjoy direct conflict, mission narratives, and period atmosphere
Students who need a public-domain English ebook as supplementary course material

Not a good fit for

Readers who prefer the complex psychology and experimental narrative of contemporary literature
Beginners expecting modern annotations, historical scholarship, and an introduction
Readers with little interest in nineteenth-century military themes and period values

Reading tips

Begin with an understanding of the author Charles King's military background before entering the story.
While reading, note how the mission structure and friend-foe confrontation drive the plot.
Consult materials on American frontier history to understand the military-life background in the novel.
Distinguish the period narrative perspective from contemporary values and read critically.

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Project Gutenberg United States · Founded in 1971

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FAQ

What kind of work is this book?

According to the source material, it is an English-language literary work by Charles King, classified under American and Canadian literature. The author had a military background, and his works often involve military life and conflict narrative; the book's title also suggests confrontation and suspense.

Does the electronic edition include historical annotations?

The source material shows that this is a public-domain ebook released by Project Gutenberg and does not state that it includes modern historical annotations or an introduction. To understand the background of the American frontier military, it is advisable to consult relevant historical materials separately.

Is it suitable for English learners?

The text is in English and the narrative is relatively direct, but it carries nineteenth-century language habits and military terminology. Intermediate and above English readers can attempt it; when encountering military terms, it is advisable to understand them from context rather than looking up every word.

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King, Charles, 1844-1933 Author

Charles King (1844–1933) was an American author. Public information about him is limited, and few systematic records of his life details are available. The library holds twenty-eight of his works, commonly classified under inspirational growth. Representative titles include Campaigning with Crook, and Stories of Army Life; Starlight Ranch, and Other Stories of Army Life on the Frontier; A Wounded Name; Warrior Gap: A Story of the Sioux Outbreak of '68; From the Ranks; Sunset Pass or, Running the Gauntlet Through Apache Land; Lanier of the Cavalry or, A Week's Arrest; and An Apache Princess: A Tale of the Indian Frontier. As the titles suggest, his writing draws largely on American frontier and military life, centering on Indian frontier conflicts, cavalry experience, and everyday camp life. The works combine adventure narrative with elements of personal growth, emphasizing plot momentum and the recreation of period atmosphere, and offer some reference value for understanding nineteenth-century American popular literature on Western military themes.