02160cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000460011324500540015926400510021330000470026433600260031133700260033733800360036350000310039950800350043052011070046553400450157265300230161765300720164065300620171285600430177499900170181717403UtSlPG20260610133415.0mcr n260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPZ1 aHenty, G. A.q(George Alfred),d1832-190214aThe Cornet of Horse: A Tale of Marlborough's Wars 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2005  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2005-12-27  aE-text prepared by Martin Robb  a"The Cornet of Horse: A Tale of Marlborough's Wars" by G. A. Henty is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. Set during the War of the Spanish Succession, it follows young Rupert Holliday, a spirited lad with strong ties to his royalist heritage, as he navigates personal challenges and the turmoil of the era, including his initial fencing lessons and blossoming friendships.   The opening of the novel introduces Rupert as he engages in lessons with his fencing master, Monsieur Dessin, and his grandfather, Colonel Holliday, in their home near Derby. Through these initial interactions, the reader gains insight into Rupert’s character and his passion for swordsmanship, as well as the tensions arising from the divided political sentiments of the time. The groundwork for Rupert's adventures is laid early on, hinting at the growth he will undergo as he confronts not only the trials of young adulthood but also the complexities of loyalty and honour amid the backdrop of war, setting the stage for his eventual enlistment in the army. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aHistorical fiction  aMarlborough, John Churchill, Duke of, 1650-1722 -- Juvenile fiction  aSpanish Succession, War of, 1701-1714 -- Juvenile fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/17403  c58790d58790