G. A. Henty

Broschiertes Buch

With Lee In Virginia A Story Of The American Civil War

Beschreibung

The gripping historical book "With Lee in Virginia: A Story of the American Civil War" by G. A. Henty brings readers to the height of the American Civil War. The plot centers on Vincent Wingfield, a young Englishman who goes to Virginia to enlist in the Confederate Army. The drama is set against the background of one of the most important moments in American history. The book gives a thorough and comprehensive account of the Civil War, going in-depth on the tactics, conflicts, and political issues that created the war. The tale is authenticated by Henty's thorough study and personal experience with military history, giving readers a better understanding of this turbulent time. The compelling narrative of "With Lee in Virginia" demonstrates Henty's skill at fusing historical details with made-up characters. The novel covers themes of honor, loyalty, and sacrifice in addition to providing exciting action and suspense. For history aficionados, Civil War fans, and anybody looking for an exciting adventure set against the background of one of America's most defining battles, "With Lee in Virginia" is a must-read.

Autor

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.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Double9 Books
• Seitenzahl: 274
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Juli 2023
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 15mm
• Gewicht: 349g
• ISBN-13: 9789358591880
• ISBN-10: 9358591889
• Artikelnr.: 69521999