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The Cornet Of Horse: A Tale Of Marlborough's Wars (1881)

The Cornet Of Horse: A Tale Of Marlborough's Wars (1881)

Henty, George Alfred

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ISBN10: 1120273463
ISBN13: 9781120273468
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Oct 15 2009
Pages: 370
Weight: 1.09
Height: 0.77 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Cornet of Horse: A Tale of Marlborough's Wars is a historical fiction novel written by George Alfred Henty and originally published in 1881. The story is set during the early 18th century and follows the adventures of a young Englishman named Cyril Shenstone, who joins the army as a cornet of horse (a cavalry officer) and fights in the wars led by John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough.As Cyril travels across Europe with the army, he faces many challenges and dangers, including battles, sieges, and espionage. He also forms close bonds with his fellow soldiers and falls in love with a French girl named Yvonne. Along the way, Cyril learns valuable lessons about honor, loyalty, and bravery, and he proves himself to be a skilled and courageous leader.The Cornet of Horse provides a vivid and detailed account of the military campaigns of Marlborough's wars, including the battles of Blenheim, Ramillies, and Malplaquet. It also explores the political and social context of the time, including the rivalry between England and France and the tensions between Protestants and Catholics.Overall, The Cornet of Horse is an exciting and engaging historical novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of 18th-century warfare and politics. It is a must-read for fans of historical fiction and 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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