Won By the Sword: A Story of the Thirty Years' War (Works of G. A. Henty)

Henty, George A.,Henty, GA

ISBN 10: 1887159452 / ISBN 13: 9781887159456

Published by Preston-Speed Pubns, 2000

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Won By the Sword: A Story of the Thirty Years' War (Works of G. A. Henty)
• Publisher: Preston-Speed Pubns
• Publication Date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1887159452
• ISBN 13: 9781887159456
• Binding: hardcover
• Illustrator: Sheldon, Charles M.
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

The scene of this story is laid in France during latter part of the Thirty Years' War---the time of Richelieu, of Mazarin and Anne of Austria. The hero, Hector Campbell, is the orphaned son of a Scottish officer in the French Army.

Date: 1640
Location: Europe, Germany, France
Main Event: Thirty Years' War

About the Author

George Alfred Henty (8 December 1832 – 16 November 1902) was a prolific English novelist and war correspondent. He is best known for his historical adventure stories that were popular in the late 19th century. His works include The Dragon & The Raven (1886), For The Temple (1888), Under Drake's Flag (1883) and In Freedom's Cause (1885).