As it was in the Beginning
As it was in the Beginning follows a man's quest to rescue his friend's fiancée from China, where he encounters unforeseen obstacles and navigates deep emotional struggles throughout his journey.
By Philip Verrill Mighels · First published 1911 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction, Drama · 47 chapters · 129,851 words
First lines
Grenville was not the type to be readily excited, yet a glow of exceptional brilliance shone in his eyes as he met the searching gaze of his friend, and wondered if Fenton could be jesting.
That he had made no reply whatsoever to Fenton's proposition he failed to realize till Gerald spoke again.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Philip Verrill Mighels
- Date: 1911 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction, Drama, Social Commentary, Adventure
- Length: 129,851 words
- Structure: 47 chapters, 2,241 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — The book explores themes and events from a specific historical period, providing a narrative that reflects the social and cultural context of that time.
- Literary Fiction — The writing style emphasizes character development and thematic depth, focusing on the human experience and moral questions.
- Drama — The plot involves intense emotional conflicts and character interactions, typical of dramatic storytelling.
- Social Commentary — The narrative critiques societal norms and issues, reflecting on the human condition and societal structures.
Tags
Christian Fiction · Historical Fiction · Literary Fiction · Philosophical Fiction · Psychological Fiction · Religious Fiction · Social Commentary · Symbolism · Allegory · Mystery · Thriller · Drama
Contents
- A Trusted Messenger
- An Unexpected Outburst
- A Midnight Tragedy
- The Night -- and Morning
- The Island
- Various Discoveries
- A Grewsome Guardian
- Primitive Conditions
- The Mother of Invention
- The Master Poacher
- A Mystery
- Ambitious Plans
- A Midnight Visitor
- Truants out of School
- A Night in the Jungle
- A Dead Man's Secret
- Feverish Employments Halted
- At the Tiger's Kill
- Grenville's Radiant Star
- A Girdle of Gold
- Molten Metal and Hopes
- A Tomb of Stone
- A Desperate Chance
- A Dreaded Visitor
- An Irreparable Loss
- After to-Morrow -- --
- A Fateful Explosion
- What the Blast Discovered
- An Interrupted Diversion
- Revealing an Intent
- The Silent Visitors
- Death as a Brother
- The Girl Behind the Gun
- Dyak Darts and Methods
- A Battle in the Smoke
- The Last Cup of Water
- A Breathless Margin
- Grenville's Desperate Chance
- Additional Head-Hunters
- Plot and Counter Plot
- A Living Bait
- Long Hours of Doubt
- The Hour of Climax
- A Lotus Blossom
- The Last Bomb
- A Gift Refused
- A Friend in Need