Rob of the Bowl: A Legend of St. Inigoe's. Vol. 1 (of 2) - Softcover

John Pendleton Kennedy

Softcover

ISBN 10: 9361810855 ISBN 13: 9789361810855

Publisher: Zinc Read, 2024

Synopsis

"Rob of the Bowl" is set in the proprietary colony of Maryland during the rule of the Lords Baltimore. The novel revolves around the character Robert Swann, nicknamed "Rob of the Bowl" due to his custom of wearing a bowl-shaped helmet. Rob is the keeper of the state records at St. Inigoe's, a Jesuit manor in Maryland. The story weaves together themes of political intrigue, romance, and adventure against the backdrop of the colony's religious and political tensions. The narrative explores the interactions between the Catholic settlers, the Protestant majority, and the indigenous populations. It delves into the complexities of colonial governance, land disputes, and the struggle for power and influence.

Edition details

• Publisher: Zinc Read
• Publication date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 9361810855
• ISBN 13: 9789361810855
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 154