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Title: Roy : A tale in the days of Sir John Moore
Original Publication: United Kingdom: C. Arthur Pearson, Limited, 1901.
Note: Reading ease score: 82.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Summary: "Roy: A Tale in the Days of Sir John Moore" by Agnes Giberne is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. Set during the early 1800s, the book centers around the character of Roy Baron, a young boy whose life is intertwined with significant historical events surrounding the threats of invasion by Napoleon's forces. The narrative promises to explore themes of bravery, family dynamics, and the challenges faced during wartime. At the start of the story, readers are introduced to a heated discussion regarding the upcoming trip to Paris, as Colonel Baron expresses his intention to take his son Roy along despite the looming threat of war with France. The opening chapters set the stage for the tumultuous environment of the time, highlighting the fears surrounding Napoleon's ambitions and the reality of being British subjects in France. As the plot unfolds, it becomes clear that Roy's journey will lead him into unforeseen challenges, including illness and potential conflicts as war breaks out. This rich historical backdrop promises an engaging tale that intertwines personal adventures with the larger narrative of a nation at the brink of conflict. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Giberne, Agnes, 1845-1939
Illustrator: Wood, Lawson, 1878-1957
EBook No.: 71323
Published: Aug 2, 2023
Downloads: 93
Language: English
Subject: Historical fiction
Subject: Peninsular War, 1807-1814 -- Fiction
Subject: Moore, John, Sir 1761-1809 -- Fiction
Subject: Napoleonic Wars, 1800-1815 -- Prisoners and prisons, French -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Roy : A tale in the days of Sir John Moore
Original Publication: United Kingdom: C. Arthur Pearson, Limited, 1901.
Note: Reading ease score: 82.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Summary: "Roy: A Tale in the Days of Sir John Moore" by Agnes Giberne is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. Set during the early 1800s, the book centers around the character of Roy Baron, a young boy whose life is intertwined with significant historical events surrounding the threats of invasion by Napoleon's forces. The narrative promises to explore themes of bravery, family dynamics, and the challenges faced during wartime. At the start of the story, readers are introduced to a heated discussion regarding the upcoming trip to Paris, as Colonel Baron expresses his intention to take his son Roy along despite the looming threat of war with France. The opening chapters set the stage for the tumultuous environment of the time, highlighting the fears surrounding Napoleon's ambitions and the reality of being British subjects in France. As the plot unfolds, it becomes clear that Roy's journey will lead him into unforeseen challenges, including illness and potential conflicts as war breaks out. This rich historical backdrop promises an engaging tale that intertwines personal adventures with the larger narrative of a nation at the brink of conflict. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Giberne, Agnes, 1845-1939
Illustrator: Wood, Lawson, 1878-1957
EBook No.: 71323
Published: Aug 2, 2023
Downloads: 93
Language: English
Subject: Historical fiction
Subject: Peninsular War, 1807-1814 -- Fiction
Subject: Moore, John, Sir 1761-1809 -- Fiction
Subject: Napoleonic Wars, 1800-1815 -- Prisoners and prisons, French -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.