"One of the 28th: A Tale of Waterloo" by G. A. Henty is a story about Ralph Conway, a young boy whose life is intertwined with the secrets of his parents' past and the looming shadow of Waterloo. Starting off in the 19th century, Ralph's family relationships are complicated by his overbearing mother and the mysterious Herbert Penfold. Penfold's sudden invitation for Ralph sets off a chain of events that leads the young protagonist away from a tense domestic environment and towards thrilling escapades on both land and sea, rooted in the historical consequences of a famous battle, as hints of adventure await him in the unfolding drama and his ties to history.
One of the 28th: A Tale of Waterloo
By G. A. (George Alfred) Henty
A young boy's journey to discover long-held family secrets takes him from a stifling home to a world of adventure, shadowed by the echoes of war.
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About the AuthorGeorge Alfred Henty was an English novelist and war correspondent. He is best known for his works of adventure fiction and historical fiction, including The Dragon & The Raven (1886), For The Temple (1888), Under Drake's Flag (1883) and In Freedom's Cause (1885).
George Alfred Henty was an English novelist and war correspondent. He is best known for his works of adventure fiction and historical fiction, including The Dragon & The Raven (1886), For The Temple (1888), Under Drake's Flag (1883) and In Freedom's Cause (1885).
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