"With Wellington in Spain: A Story of the Peninsula" by F. S. Brereton is a historical adventure where Tom Clifford, a wine merchant's son, finds his life forever changed during the Napoleonic Wars. Initially destined to help his father's business, Tom becomes entangled in a bitter rivalry with his cousin, leading to his dramatic capture by a press gang and forcing him into naval service. Set against the backdrop of the Peninsula War, the story introduces a world of bravery, exploring the challenges and adventures that await Tom as he navigates the chaos of war, leaving behind the familiar peace of his father’s business for the unpredictable life at sea.
With Wellington in Spain: A Story of the Peninsula
By F. S. (Frederick Sadleir) Brereton
Torn from his family's business by jealous rivals, a young man is thrust into naval service, where he must discover courage amidst the battles of war.
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Lieutenant-Colonel Frederick Sadleir Brereton, CBE who often wrote under the name Captain Brereton, was a British Army medical officer and an author of children's books on heroic deeds conducted in the name of the British Empire.
Lieutenant-Colonel Frederick Sadleir Brereton, CBE who often wrote under the name Captain Brereton, was a British Army medical officer and an author of children's books on heroic deeds conducted in the name of the British Empire.
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