02154cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000380011324500200015126400510017130000470022233600260026933700260029533800360032150000310035750800470038852011620043553400450159765300410164265300500168365300330173370000190176685600430178521371UtSlPG20260610133507.0mcr n260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPZ1 aFenn, George Manville,d1831-190910aOur Soldier Boy 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2007  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2007-05-08  aProduced by Nick Hodson of London, England  a"Our Soldier Boy" by George Manville Fenn is a historical novel written during the late 19th century. Set against the backdrop of the Peninsular War, primarily in Portugal, the narrative revolves around a young boy who becomes a beloved mascot for a British regiment after he is rescued from the horrors of war. The story examines themes of bravery, parental love, and the impact of conflict on innocent lives.  The plot follows an eight-year-old boy who, after a horrific attack by the French on his family's villa, is left severely injured and without memory of his past. Rescued by a corporal of the 200th Fusiliers, he soon becomes affectionately known as "Dick," believing the corporal and his wife to be his true parents. Over time, he integrates into the regiment, showcasing courage during battles and ultimately saving the Colonel's life. As the story progresses, the true identities of his biological parents surface, leading to an emotional reunion. Through its vivid portrayal of war's aftermath, the novel highlights the resilience of the human spirit and the bonds formed in the face of adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aMissing children -- Juvenile fiction  aPeninsular War, 1807-1814 -- Juvenile fiction  aSoldiers -- Juvenile fiction1 aVenner, Victor40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/21371