The Lion of St. Mark [SCM]
by G. A. Henty Author
A story of Venice at a period when her strength and splendor were put to the severest tests. The hero displays a fine sense and manliness which carry him safely through an atmosphere of intrigue, crime, and bloodshed. He contributes largely to the victories of the Venetians at Porto d'Anzo and Chioggia, and finally wins the hand of the daughter of one of the chief men of Venice.
Additional Details
- Resource Type
- Book
- ISBN
- 1590871227
- Print Status
- In Print
- Chapters
- 20
- Pages
- 400
- Suggested Grades
- 7th - 12th
- Geographical Setting
- Italy
- Historical Setting
- 1350 - 1350
- Publisher
- Robinson Books
- Copyright
- 2002
- Written
- 1889
Chapters
- 1 Venice
- 2 A Conspiracy
- 3 On the Grand Canal
- 4 Carried Off
- 5 Finding a Clue
- 6 The Hut on San Nicolo
- 7 On Board a Trader
- 8 An Attack by Pirates
- 9 The Capture of the Lido
- 10 Recaptured
- 11 The Battle of Antium
- 12 In Mocenigo's Power
- 13 The Pirates' Power
- 14 The End of the Persecutor
- 15 The Battle of Pola
- 16 The Recapture of the Pluto
- 17 An Ungrateful Republic
- 18 The Release of Pisani
- 19 The Siege of Chioggia
- 20 The Triumph of Venice
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