Through Russian Snows: A Story of Napoleon's Retreat from Moscow by G. A. Henty
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"Through Russian Snows: A Story of Napoleon's Retreat from Moscow" by G. A. Henty is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. This work vividly recounts the harrowing retreat of Napoleon's army from Moscow, depicted through the eyes of a central character, Sergeant Julian Wyatt, who embodies the spirit and challenges faced during this tumultuous time. Henty is known for his engaging storytelling that combines adventure with historical detail, making
this novel likely to appeal to readers interested in both historical narratives and character-driven plots. At the start of the narrative, we are introduced to the Wyatt brothers, Julian and Frank, following the death of their father, Colonel Wyatt. The opening chapter sets up their contrasting personalities and roles within their family dynamic, particularly highlighting Julian's carefree spirit and Frank's more serious demeanor. The preface mentions the complexity and scale of the campaign against Russia, suggesting a historical backdrop of significant events. As Julian's character unfolds, we see tensions between responsibility and youthful exuberance, setting the stage for his eventual involvement in the historical events that will link back to the retreat from Moscow. The narrative promises a journey filled with wild adventures and moral quandaries against the larger canvas of history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Henty, G. A. (George Alfred), 1832-1902 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Overend, William Heysham, 1851-1898 |
| Title | Through Russian Snows: A Story of Napoleon's Retreat from Moscow |
| Credits |
Produced by David Edwards, Graeme Mackreth and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 74.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821 -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Napoleonic Wars, 1800-1815 -- Campaigns -- Russia -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 30457 |
| Release Date | Nov 12, 2009 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 676 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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