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Title: Through Russian Snows: A Story of Napoleon's Retreat from Moscow

Note: Reading ease score: 74.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by David Edwards, Graeme Mackreth and the Online
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Summary: "Through Russian Snows: A Story of Napoleon's Retreat from Moscow" by G. A. Henty is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. This work vividly recounts the harrowing retreat of Napoleon's army from Moscow, depicted through the eyes of a central character, Sergeant Julian Wyatt, who embodies the spirit and challenges faced during this tumultuous time. Henty is known for his engaging storytelling that combines adventure with historical detail, making this novel likely to appeal to readers interested in both historical narratives and character-driven plots. At the start of the narrative, we are introduced to the Wyatt brothers, Julian and Frank, following the death of their father, Colonel Wyatt. The opening chapter sets up their contrasting personalities and roles within their family dynamic, particularly highlighting Julian's carefree spirit and Frank's more serious demeanor. The preface mentions the complexity and scale of the campaign against Russia, suggesting a historical backdrop of significant events. As Julian's character unfolds, we see tensions between responsibility and youthful exuberance, setting the stage for his eventual involvement in the historical events that will link back to the retreat from Moscow. The narrative promises a journey filled with wild adventures and moral quandaries against the larger canvas of history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Henty, G. A. (George Alfred), 1832-1902

Illustrator: Overend, William Heysham, 1851-1898

EBook No.: 30457

Published: Nov 12, 2009

Downloads: 104

Language: English

Subject: Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821 -- Juvenile fiction

Subject: Napoleonic Wars, 1800-1815 -- Campaigns -- Russia -- Juvenile fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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Title: Through Russian Snows: A Story of Napoleon's Retreat from Moscow

Note: Reading ease score: 74.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by David Edwards, Graeme Mackreth and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)

Summary: "Through Russian Snows: A Story of Napoleon's Retreat from Moscow" by G. A. Henty is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. This work vividly recounts the harrowing retreat of Napoleon's army from Moscow, depicted through the eyes of a central character, Sergeant Julian Wyatt, who embodies the spirit and challenges faced during this tumultuous time. Henty is known for his engaging storytelling that combines adventure with historical detail, making this novel likely to appeal to readers interested in both historical narratives and character-driven plots. At the start of the narrative, we are introduced to the Wyatt brothers, Julian and Frank, following the death of their father, Colonel Wyatt. The opening chapter sets up their contrasting personalities and roles within their family dynamic, particularly highlighting Julian's carefree spirit and Frank's more serious demeanor. The preface mentions the complexity and scale of the campaign against Russia, suggesting a historical backdrop of significant events. As Julian's character unfolds, we see tensions between responsibility and youthful exuberance, setting the stage for his eventual involvement in the historical events that will link back to the retreat from Moscow. The narrative promises a journey filled with wild adventures and moral quandaries against the larger canvas of history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Henty, G. A. (George Alfred), 1832-1902

Illustrator: Overend, William Heysham, 1851-1898

EBook No.: 30457

Published: Nov 12, 2009

Downloads: 104

Language: English

Subject: Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821 -- Juvenile fiction

Subject: Napoleonic Wars, 1800-1815 -- Campaigns -- Russia -- Juvenile fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.