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050 4 _aPZ
100 1 _aHenty, G. A.
_q(George Alfred),
_d1832-1902
245 1 4 _aThe Bravest of the Brave — or, with Peterborough in Spain
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2005-01-01
508 _aProduced by Martin Robb, and David Widger
520 _a"The Bravest of the Brave — or, with Peterborough in Spain" by G. A. Henty is a historical novel likely written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the Earl of Peterborough and his military exploits during the War of the Spanish Succession, particularly focusing on the character of Jack Stilwell, a young man thrust into the life of a soldier due to societal pressures and circumstances beyond his control. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to the mayor of Southampton, Richard Anthony, who is furious with his daughter Alice for associating with Jack Stilwell, her cousin and the son of a disinherited clergyman. The narrative unfolds as Jack is unjustly pressed into military service, leading to a series of personal conflicts and broader historical events tied to the ongoing war efforts in Spain. His struggles with authority, relationships, and the harsh realities of military life begin to form the central themes of bravery, duty, and the quest for a better life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aHistorical fiction
653 _aPeterborough, Charles Mordaunt, Earl of, 1658-1735 -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aSpanish Succession, War of, 1701-1714 -- Juvenile fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/7318
999 _c49309
_d49309