Charles O'Malley: The Irish Dragoon (1893)
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ISBN10: 1164601725
ISBN13: 9781164601722
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 768
Weight: 2.86
Height: 1.53 Width: 7.50 Depth: 9.25
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781164601722
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 768
Weight: 2.86
Height: 1.53 Width: 7.50 Depth: 9.25
Language: English
Charles O'Malley: The Irish Dragoon is a novel written by Charles James Lever and first published in 1893. The book follows the adventures of the titular character, Charles O'Malley, an Irishman who joins the British Army as a dragoon during the Napoleonic Wars. The story begins with O'Malley's arrival in Dublin, where he quickly becomes embroiled in a series of misadventures that lead him to join the army. From there, he is sent to fight in Spain, where he becomes involved in a number of battles and skirmishes. Along the way, he makes friends with a colorful cast of characters, including a fellow Irish soldier, a Spanish priest, and a young English officer.As the war drags on, O'Malley finds himself torn between his loyalty to his comrades and his growing love for a beautiful Spanish girl. Along the way, he must navigate the treacherous politics of war and the complex relationships between the various factions involved in the conflict.Despite its serious subject matter, Charles O'Malley: The Irish Dragoon is a rollicking adventure story full of humor, romance, and action. Lever's vivid descriptions of battle scenes and his lively dialogue make the book a page-turner, while his sympathetic portrayal of the Irish characters adds depth and complexity to the story. Overall, this classic novel is a must-read for anyone interested in historical fiction or military history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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