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"The First of the English: A Novel" was written by Archibald Clavering Gunter and published in 1894. Prolific novelist and playwright known for popularizing 'Casey at the Bat' and inspiring 'A Florida Enchantment.'

The First of the English: A Novel

1894

Archibald Clavering Gunter

The First of the English: A Novel

Archibald Clavering Gunter

1894

The First of the English is a historical novel by Archibald Clavering Gunter, first published in 1894. Set against the backdrop of the Eighty Years' War (1568-1648) during Spanish control of the Netherlands, it follows Captain Guy Stanhope Chester, a young English sailor. As he navigates treacherous waters and personal dilemmas, Chester's journey intertwines themes of love, duty, and espionage, culminating in a quest to rescue a captured Spanish lady amidst political intrigue and chaos.