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Micah Clarke: His Statement as Made to His Three Grandchildren, Joseph, Gervas and Reuben, During the Hard Winter of 1734

Micah Clarke: His Statement as Made to His Three Grandchildren, Joseph, Gervas and Reuben, During the Hard Winter of 1734

Doyle, Arthur Conan

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Mystery & ThrillerHistorical FictionLiterary Fiction

ISBN10: 1430499214
ISBN13: 9781430499213
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jan 17 2007
Pages: 480
Weight: 1.54
Height: 1.07 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Micah Clarke is a historical novel by Arthur Conan Doyle, the creator of Sherlock Holmes. Set in the 17th century during the English Civil War, the book tells the story of Micah Clarke, a young man who becomes caught up in the conflict between the Royalists and the Parliamentarians. The novel is presented as a first-person narrative, with Micah Clarke relating his adventures to his three grandchildren during a harsh winter in 1734. He begins by describing his childhood in the village of Ringwood, where he meets a group of Puritan soldiers who are passing through. Fascinated by their stories of adventure and heroism, Micah decides to join them and fight for the Parliamentarians.As the war progresses, Micah becomes a skilled soldier and rises through the ranks. He takes part in several key battles, including the siege of Gloucester and the Battle of Naseby. Along the way, he meets a number of colorful characters, including a mysterious Frenchman named Catinat and a beautiful Royalist spy named Alice Lee.Despite his success as a soldier, Micah becomes disillusioned with the war and begins to question the motives of both sides. He eventually deserts the Parliamentarian army and returns to his home village. There, he finds that his experiences have changed him, and he struggles to adjust to civilian life.Micah Clarke is a well-written and engaging historical novel that offers a vivid portrait of life during the English Civil War. Doyle's skillful storytelling and attention to detail make the book a compelling read, and his portrayal of Micah Clarke as a complex and conflicted character adds depth and nuance to the story. Overall, this is a must-read for fans of historical fiction and Arthur Conan Doyle's work.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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