The Young Franc Tireurs, And Their Adventures In The Franco-Prussian War - Henty, G. A.
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"The Young Franc Tireurs, and Their Adventures in the Franco-Prussian War" is a historical adventure novel written by G. A. Henty. The book is set during the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-1871 and follows the experiences of a group of young French boys who become involved in the conflict. The Franco-Prussian War was a significant conflict between the Second French Empire, led by Napoleon, and the Kingdom of Prussia, which eventually led to the establishment of a unified German Empire. The war was marked by numerous battles and sieges, with Prussian forces ultimately emerging victorious. In…mehr

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"The Young Franc Tireurs, and Their Adventures in the Franco-Prussian War" is a historical adventure novel written by G. A. Henty. The book is set during the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-1871 and follows the experiences of a group of young French boys who become involved in the conflict. The Franco-Prussian War was a significant conflict between the Second French Empire, led by Napoleon, and the Kingdom of Prussia, which eventually led to the establishment of a unified German Empire. The war was marked by numerous battles and sieges, with Prussian forces ultimately emerging victorious. In Henty's novel, the young protagonists, known as the "Franc Tireurs," join the French forces and participate in various military campaigns and skirmishes throughout the war. They engage in espionage, undertake daring missions behind enemy lines, and witness firsthand the challenges and horrors of war. As with many of Henty's works, "The Young Franc Tireurs" aims to provide historical education and moral lessons within an exciting narrative. "The Young Franc Tireurs, and Their Adventures in the Franco-Prussian War" remains a notable contribution to Henty's extensive collection of historical novels and offers readers a glimpse into the tumultuous period of the Franco-Prussian War through the eyes of courageous young protagonists.
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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.