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A Jacobite Exile: Being The Adventures Of A Young Englishman In The Service Of Charles XII Of Sweden (1894)

A Jacobite Exile: Being The Adventures Of A Young Englishman In The Service Of Charles XII Of Sweden (1894)

Henty, G. a.

Hardcover

Mystery & ThrillerChristian FictionHistorical Fiction

ISBN10: 1436591961
ISBN13: 9781436591966
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 2 2008
Pages: 404
Weight: 1.68
Height: 1.06 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A Jacobite Exile is a historical novel written by G. A. Henty and published in 1894. The story follows the adventures of a young Englishman named Cyril, who becomes a loyal servant of Charles XII of Sweden, a king who waged war against Russia in the early 18th century.Cyril's journey begins when he is forced to flee England after his father is accused of being a Jacobite, a supporter of the exiled Stuart dynasty. He travels to Sweden to seek refuge and ends up joining the army of Charles XII, who is impressed by his bravery and loyalty.Throughout the book, Cyril participates in several battles and military campaigns, including the Siege of Narva and the Battle of Poltava. He also becomes involved in a plot to rescue the exiled Stuart king, James III, and help him regain the British throne.As Cyril rises through the ranks of the Swedish army, he faces many challenges and dangers, including treacherous enemies, harsh weather conditions, and personal conflicts. However, his unwavering loyalty to Charles XII and his commitment to the Jacobite cause keep him going.Overall, A Jacobite Exile is a thrilling and action-packed historical novel that offers a vivid portrayal of the turbulent times of the early 18th century. It combines elements of adventure, romance, and political intrigue to create a compelling story that will appeal to readers of all ages.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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