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100 1 _aHenty, G. A.
_q(George Alfred),
_d1832-1902
245 1 0 _aIn the Irish Brigade: A Tale of War in Flanders and Spain
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2006
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2006-05-08
508 _aProduced by Martin Robb
520 _a"In the Irish Brigade: A Tale of War in Flanders and Spain" by G. A. Henty is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around Desmond Kennedy, a young Irishman who joins O'Brien's regiment in the Irish Brigade serving under the French during the early 18th century. The narrative explores themes of loyalty, heritage, and the struggles of Irish Catholics during a time of political turmoil. The opening of the tale introduces us to Desmond Kennedy as he meets his new comrades after being commissioned into the Irish Brigade in France. The colonel explains Desmond's family background, which is steeped in loyalty to the Stuart cause, and he realizes that, despite his father's absence, many connections still trace back to his heritage. As he acclimates to his new life, Desmond engages in discussions of political and military matters with his fellow officers, reflecting on the complex relationships between Ireland, England, and France. The sense of discontent among exiled Irishmen, alongside lively exchanges about past battles, sets the stage for Kennedy's adventures as he navigates loyalty to his king and regiment while contending with the weight of history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aAdventure stories
653 _aKidnapping -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aVoyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aDiligence -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aSoldiers -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aKings and rulers -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aCourage -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aTreason -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aWar -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aSpanish Succession, War of, 1701-1714 -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aFrance. Armée. Irish Brigade -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aSpain -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aFlanders (France) -- Juvenile fiction
700 1 _aSheldon, Charles Mills,
_d1866-1928
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/18349
999 _c59735
_d59735