“I do not say that there is no glory to be gained [in war]; but it is not personal glory. In itself, no cause was ever more glorious than that of men who struggle, not to conquer territory, not to gather spoil, not to gratify ambition, but for freedom, for religion, for hearth and home, and to revenge the countless atrocities inflicted upon them by their oppressors.”
This novel delves into the tumultuous period of the English Civil War, offering a narrative that intertwines the lives of its characters with the broader historical context of the era. more
G.A. Henty, a British novelist, was born on December 8, 1832, and died on November 16, 1902. Known for his historical novels, his works are highly appreciated by young readers. more
“I wanted a library like this...[] A cave of words that I'd made myself.”