Bonnie Prince Charlie is a historical fiction novel written by G. A. Henty. The story is set in the 18th century and follows the life of Charles Edward Stuart, also known as Bonnie Prince Charlie, who was the grandson of King James II of England. The novel is based on the real events of the Jacobite rising of 1745, which was an attempt by the Scottish clans to overthrow the British government and restore the Stuart dynasty to the throne. The story begins with Charles Edward Stuart's arrival in Scotland and his attempts to ...
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Bonnie Prince Charlie is a historical fiction novel written by G. A. Henty. The story is set in the 18th century and follows the life of Charles Edward Stuart, also known as Bonnie Prince Charlie, who was the grandson of King James II of England. The novel is based on the real events of the Jacobite rising of 1745, which was an attempt by the Scottish clans to overthrow the British government and restore the Stuart dynasty to the throne. The story begins with Charles Edward Stuart's arrival in Scotland and his attempts to gather support from the Scottish clans. The novel follows his journey as he fights battles against the British army, gains allies, and eventually marches south to England. The story also includes the love story between Charles and Flora MacDonald, a Scottish woman who helps him escape from the British army after his defeat at the Battle of Culloden.Throughout the novel, Henty provides a detailed account of the political and social climate of Scotland and England during the 18th century. He also includes descriptions of the battles and military tactics used during the Jacobite rising. The novel is written in a clear and engaging style, making it accessible to readers of all ages. Overall, Bonnie Prince Charlie is a thrilling historical fiction novel that provides an insight into one of the most significant events in Scottish and British history.""It strikes me, Leslie, that this is only the sequel of that attack in the wood, and that your enemies have unwittingly done you a service. Crawford was very much your height and build, and might easily have been mistaken for you in the dark. I fancy that blow was meant for you.""This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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