02204cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000460011324500770015926400510023630000470028733600260033433700260036033800360038650000310042250800280045352012700048153400450175165300460179670000170184285600430185922060UtSlPG20260610133516.0mcr n260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPZ1 aHenty, G. A.q(George Alfred),d1832-190214aThe Young Franc Tireurs, and Their Adventures in the Franco-Prussian War 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2007  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2007-07-13  aProduced by Martin Robb  a"The Young Franc Tireurs and Their Adventures in the Franco-Prussian War" by G. A. Henty is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. It explores the experiences of the franc tireurs, volunteer troops in France during the Franco-Prussian War, focusing on young characters like Ralph and Percy Barclay, who are drawn into the conflict despite their age. The narrative presents a mix of personal adventure and historical events, offering insights into the tumultuous period of war and national pride in France.  The beginning of the story sets the stage for the impending war, showcasing the excitement and anxiety in the town of Dijon as news of conflict with Prussia spreads. Ralph and Percy, English boys living in France, engage in discussions about the possible outcomes of the war, revealing a mix of patriotism and youthful optimism. As their father, Captain Barclay, expresses his doubts about France's military readiness, the boys are determined to join the franc tireurs, leading to a poignant farewell with their family. The opening chapters vividly illustrate the fervent atmosphere of anticipation leading up to the war and the boys' motivations as they prepare to fight for their adopted country. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aFranco-Prussian War, 1870-1871 -- Fiction1 aYoung, F. T.40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/22060