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"Bonnie Prince Charlie: A Tale of Fontenoy and Culloden" is an enchanting historical novel written by G. A. Henty that delves into the tumultuous events surrounding the Jacobite Rebellion in the mid-18th century. Set against the backdrop of the Battle of Fontenoy and the Battle of Culloden, the book offers an immersive account of the conflict and the individuals involved. The story follows the journey of Ronald Leslie, a young Scottish protagonist who becomes entangled in the struggle between the supporters of Bonnie Prince Charlie and the British government. Through Ronald's eyes, readers…mehr

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"Bonnie Prince Charlie: A Tale of Fontenoy and Culloden" is an enchanting historical novel written by G. A. Henty that delves into the tumultuous events surrounding the Jacobite Rebellion in the mid-18th century. Set against the backdrop of the Battle of Fontenoy and the Battle of Culloden, the book offers an immersive account of the conflict and the individuals involved. The story follows the journey of Ronald Leslie, a young Scottish protagonist who becomes entangled in the struggle between the supporters of Bonnie Prince Charlie and the British government. Through Ronald's eyes, readers witness the bravery, loyalty, and sacrifices made by both sides during the rebellion. This is a gripping tale of adventure, honor, and the consequences of political upheaval. Henty's dynamic storytelling transports readers to the heart of the conflict, providing valuable insights into the complexities of the rebellion and the individuals who shaped its outcome.
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English author and war correspondent George Alfred Henty lived from 8 December 1832 to 16 November 1902. He is most well-known for his historical fiction and adventure books, including The Dragon & The Raven (1886), For The Temple (1888), Under Drake's Flag (1883), and In Freedom's Cause (1883). (1885). He was a British journalist who served as G. A. Henty's war correspondent. He was raised in Cambridge and finished his education there at Gonville and Caius College. He continued to cover important wars that followed, such as the Italian and Austro-Italian Wars. He wrote 122 books, most of which were geared toward young readers. He also wrote non-fiction, adult fiction, and short tales. In Henty's stories, the main character is a boy or young man who is going through a challenging situation. His characters are consistently low-key, astute, courageous, truthful, and resourceful with a lot of "pluck." The date was put at the bottom of the title page of each of Henty's 122 historical fiction works in their first printings.