The Cornet Of Horse - G. A., Henty
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An exciting historical tale that transports readers to the War of the Spanish Succession is "The Cornet of Horse: A Tale of Marlborough's Wars" by G. A. Henty. Henty masterfully blends historical fact with gripping action, showcasing his narrative talent. "The Cornet of Horse" vividly depicts the military tactics, weapons, and social dynamics of the Marlborough's Wars, capturing the heart of the conflict. The tale has an aura of authenticity because to Henty's meticulous research and attention to detail, giving readers a rich and engaging historical experience. The novel examines themes of…mehr

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An exciting historical tale that transports readers to the War of the Spanish Succession is "The Cornet of Horse: A Tale of Marlborough's Wars" by G. A. Henty. Henty masterfully blends historical fact with gripping action, showcasing his narrative talent. "The Cornet of Horse" vividly depicts the military tactics, weapons, and social dynamics of the Marlborough's Wars, capturing the heart of the conflict. The tale has an aura of authenticity because to Henty's meticulous research and attention to detail, giving readers a rich and engaging historical experience. The novel examines themes of bravery, devotion, and personal development through the perspective of the protagonist. "The Cornet of Horse" is an all-around engrossing historical book that provides an exciting fusion of action, history, and character development. This novel showcases G. A. Henty's gift for narrative, making it a compelling read for fans of military history and adventure set during the turbulent Marlborough's Wars.
Autorenporträt
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.