With the British Legion: A Story of the Carlist Wars by G. A. Henty

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Creator Henty, G. A. (George Alfred), 1832-1902
Illustrator Paget, Walter, 1863-1935
Title With the British Legion: A Story of the Carlist Wars
Credits Produced by Al Haines
Summary "With the British Legion: A Story of the Carlist Wars" by G. A. Henty is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The book centers on Arthur Hallett, a young man who finds himself expelled from school and seeks adventure by enlisting in the British Legion during the Carlist Wars in Spain. It depicts his journey from a reckless youth to a soldier fighting for the cause of Queen Christina, facing both the chaos of war and the challenges of military life. The opening of the story introduces us to Arthur, who is being chastised by his uncle for his repeated expulsions from schools. Left to his own devices, Arthur learns of the opportunity to join the British Legion, which piques his interest in adventure and the prospect of escape from his dreary life. After some inner conflict, he decides to enlist, motivated not just by a desire for excitement but also to prove himself. In the recruiting office, he meets various characters and begins to envision the life of a soldier, highlighting themes of responsibility, maturity, and the longing for a place in the world—a journey that sets the stage for the challenges and camaraderie he will encounter in Spain. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Adventure stories
Subject Friendship -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Youth -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Soldiers -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Courage -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Youth and death -- Juvenile fiction
Subject War -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Spain -- History -- Carlist War, 1833-1840 -- Juvenile fiction
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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