02432cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000110010610000530011724500510017026400510022130000470027233600260031933700260034533800360037150000310040750800470043852014510048553400450193665300470198170000300202885600430205899900170210132930UtSlPG20260610133742.0mcr n260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPRaPZ1 aBrereton, F. S.q(Frederick Sadleir),d1872-195712aA Gallant Grenadier: A Tale of the Crimean War 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2010 a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats atextbtxt2rdacontent acomputerbc2rdamedia aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier aRelease date is 2010-06-20 aProduced by Nick Hodson of London, England a"A Gallant Grenadier: A Tale of the Crimean War" by F. S. Brereton is a historical novel likely written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around Philip Western, an adopted boy raised by a strict vicar who hopes to mold him into a clergyman, but finds instead a spirited and mischievous lad full of life and adventure. As Philip navigates the expectations of his guardians against his own desire for freedom, the narrative sets the stage for his eventual enlistment, hinting at themes of rebellion, identity, and the call for a more adventurous life. The opening of the book introduces us to Philip Western and his adoptive father, Edward Western, who is frustrated by Philip's mischievous behavior, particularly a prank involving the mayor and a booby trap. Despite his father's sternness, the contrast between Edward’s serious demeanor and the lightheartedness of Philip's spirit is clear, with Edward's brother-in-law, Joe Sweetman, providing comic relief and supporting Philip's lively nature. We see Philip's dilemmas unfold as he navigates strict standards at home and the contrasting freedom he experiences at school. The narrative hints at Philip's struggle against the confines of his upbringing and foreshadows his eventual decision to seek a life beyond the expectations imposed on him, setting the scene for his future endeavors, including his exploration into military life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) nOriginal publication data not identified aCrimean War, 1853-1856 -- Juvenile fiction1 aPaget, Walter,d1863-193540uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/32930 c73776d73776