"The Adventures of Harry Rochester: A Tale of the Days of Marlborough and Eugene" by Herbert Strang is a historical adventure where Harry Rochester, a clergyman's son, gets caught up in the grand battles of the early 1700s with legendary leaders. Set in 1702, the story opens with Lord Godolphin and his son watching a local cricket game where Harry shines, leading his team from Winton St. Mary to victory against Cambridge players; this scene not only introduces characters but also hints at social tensions and future adventures in a time of war and change.
The Adventures of Harry Rochester: A Tale of the Days of Marlborough and Eugene
By Herbert Strang
A parson's athletic son finds himself in the midst of war and adventure when a simple cricket match sets the stage for an extraordinary destiny.
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Herbert Strang was the pseudonym of two English authors, George Herbert Ely (1866–1958) and Charles James L'Estrange (1867–1947). They specialized in writing adventure stories for boys, both historical and modern-day.
Herbert Strang was the pseudonym of two English authors, George Herbert Ely (1866–1958) and Charles James L'Estrange (1867–1947). They specialized in writing adventure stories for boys, both historical and modern-day.
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