| Author |
Henty, G. A. (George Alfred), 1832-1902 |
| Illustrator |
Paget, Walter, 1863-1935 |
| Title |
Under Wellington's Command: A Tale of the Peninsular War
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 74.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Martin Robb
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| Summary |
"Under Wellington's Command: A Tale of the Peninsular War" by G. A. Henty is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The book centers around the character Terence O'Connor, a young officer in the British army during the Peninsular War, who embarks on adventures amidst the conflicts with the French army. The narrative promises a mix of military strategy, bravery, and personal growth set against the backdrop of the wars led by Wellington against Napoleon's forces. The opening portion introduces us to Terence O'Connor, who is depicted as a spirited young officer eagerly anticipating action after a period of idleness with his regiment. He finds himself stationed near Abrantes with his Portuguese battalion, feeling the strain of waiting and the humorous tedium that ensues. Through conversations with his companions, Captain O'Grady and Dick Ryan, we learn about the military complexities and frustrations they face, particularly concerning the unreliable Spanish allies. The story also hints at Terence's leadership qualities as he commands respect from his men while preparing for imminent military engagements. The narrative sets the stage for an action-packed adventure with the promise of intense battles and personal valor as the story unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
Historical fiction
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| Subject |
Peninsular War, 1807-1814 -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
20207 |
| Release Date |
Dec 29, 2006 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Oct 1, 2013 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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