In the book "Silas Marner" by George Eliot, the term "fleet" refers to a group of naval vessels. It is mentioned in a scene where the villagers attend a "History of the Napoleonic Wars" lecture where a lantern slide depicting a fleet is shown. This image triggers memories of Silas Marner's troubled past.
A group of hunting dogs, refering to deer-houds.
Silas never married. His engagement with Sarah but she breaks it off.
The protagonist has the same name as the title: Silas Marner.
The deer ran through the field in a very fleet manner. I manage my company's fleet of trucks. The aircraft carrier was part of the Pacific Fleet.
Nobody Owens, Silas, the man Jack, Scarlett.
In the book, Silas Wiggin is captured by Confederate soldiers and forced to join their army. He is eventually rescued by the protagonist, Homer P. Figg.
Silas Lawrence Loomis has written: 'Normal arithmetic' -- subject(s): Accessible book, Arithmetic, Early works to 1900
Silas is Mattie's pet cat.
Joseph Silas Diller has written: 'Geological history of Crater Lake, Crater Lake national park' -- subject(s): Accessible book
Silas Milton Henderson has written the book "Exploring Research in Music Education and Music Therapy." He is known for his research and publications in the field of music education and therapy.
Silas Marner possesses the talent of weaving, specifically in creating fine linen and cloth. He is known for his exceptional skill and precision in his craft, which provides him with a source of income before he relocates to Raveloe.
"Off Season" by Anne Rivers Siddons. Good book!