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Title: By England's Aid; Or, the Freeing of the Netherlands, 1585-1604

Note: Reading ease score: 72.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Charles Franks, Michelle Shephard, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team

Summary: "By England's Aid; Or, the Freeing of the Netherlands, 1585-1604" by G. A. Henty is a historical novel written during the late 19th century. The book focuses on the pivotal events during the late stages of the Eighty Years' War, highlighting the heroic and often perilous efforts of both English and Dutch forces to liberate the Netherlands from Spanish rule. The story prominently features characters such as the young Vickars brothers, Geoffrey and Lionel, who are drawn into the conflict as they aspire to become soldiers and ultimately join the fight against the Spanish oppressors. The opening of the novel sets the stage by introducing the context of the Netherlands' struggle for independence and the brewing involvement of England in the conflict. It begins with a prayer led by Reverend John Vickars, imploring divine assistance for the Dutch against their enemies. Amidst this fervent atmosphere, young Francis Vere, along with the Vickars brothers, eagerly prepares to join the Earl of Leicester's expedition to assist the Dutch resistance. The narrative outlines the anticipation and excitement of the boys as they embark on a journey to London, which develops into an opportunity for them to become pagers to Captain Francis Vere, thus intertwining their personal ambitions with the broader struggle for national freedom. This sets the tone for an adventure filled with camaraderie and bravery as they seek to aid in shaping the outcome of the conflict. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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

EBook No.: 8679

Published: Aug 1, 2005

Downloads: 83

Language: English

Subject: Historical fiction

Subject: Netherlands -- History -- Eighty Years' War, 1568-1648 -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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Title: By England's Aid; Or, the Freeing of the Netherlands, 1585-1604

Note: Reading ease score: 72.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Charles Franks, Michelle Shephard, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team

Summary: "By England's Aid; Or, the Freeing of the Netherlands, 1585-1604" by G. A. Henty is a historical novel written during the late 19th century. The book focuses on the pivotal events during the late stages of the Eighty Years' War, highlighting the heroic and often perilous efforts of both English and Dutch forces to liberate the Netherlands from Spanish rule. The story prominently features characters such as the young Vickars brothers, Geoffrey and Lionel, who are drawn into the conflict as they aspire to become soldiers and ultimately join the fight against the Spanish oppressors. The opening of the novel sets the stage by introducing the context of the Netherlands' struggle for independence and the brewing involvement of England in the conflict. It begins with a prayer led by Reverend John Vickars, imploring divine assistance for the Dutch against their enemies. Amidst this fervent atmosphere, young Francis Vere, along with the Vickars brothers, eagerly prepares to join the Earl of Leicester's expedition to assist the Dutch resistance. The narrative outlines the anticipation and excitement of the boys as they embark on a journey to London, which develops into an opportunity for them to become pagers to Captain Francis Vere, thus intertwining their personal ambitions with the broader struggle for national freedom. This sets the tone for an adventure filled with camaraderie and bravery as they seek to aid in shaping the outcome of the conflict. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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

EBook No.: 8679

Published: Aug 1, 2005

Downloads: 83

Language: English

Subject: Historical fiction

Subject: Netherlands -- History -- Eighty Years' War, 1568-1648 -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.