Under Wellington's Command
A Tale of the Peninsular War
Published on 7. January 2023
Book
Paperback/Softback
298 pages
978-93-5859-158-3 (ISBN)
Description
The historical adventure book "Under Wellington's Command: A Tale of the Peninsular War" was written by G. A. Henty. The Peninsular War (1807-1814), a crucial fight in the Napoleonic Wars, is the main subject of this historical fiction novel, which is in that genre. The narrative chronicles the experiences of a young British soldier who enlists in the army and is commanded by the illustrious General Wellington. Henty transports readers on an exciting and action-packed journey set against the background of the war with vivid writing and scrupulous attention to historical accuracy. The main character endures the rigors of military service, participates in combat, faces difficulties in strategy, and makes friends with other troops. Readers are given a glimpse into the historical era and the bravery of troops who fought in the Peninsular War because to Henty's literary style, which often includes aspects of patriotism, bravery, and adventure. Fans of historical fiction and military exploits will find "Under Wellington's Command" to be a captivating read since it highlights Henty's proficiency in historical research.
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Language
English
Place of publication
India
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 140 mm
Thickness: 17 mm
Weight
381 gr
ISBN-13
978-93-5859-158-3 (9789358591583)
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Person
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.