| Author |
Henty, G. A. (George Alfred), 1832-1902 |
| Title |
One of the 28th: A Tale of Waterloo
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| Alternate Title |
One of the Twenty-Eighth: A Tale of Waterloo
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 77.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Ted Garvin and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
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| Summary |
"One of the 28th: A Tale of Waterloo" by G. A. Henty is a historical novel set in the mid to late 19th century, likely during the Victorian era. The story revolves around young Ralph Conway and his connections to the aftermath of the Battle of Waterloo. As the tale begins, we witness Ralph's complex familial relationships, especially with his overbearing mother and the mysterious past of his parents’ romance, specifically involving Herbert Penfold who holds significant sway in their lives. The opening of the book reveals a household filled with tension, particularly around a visit that Ralph has been invited to by Mr. Penfold, who is linked to his mother’s past. Herbert Penfold’s impulsive decision to invite Ralph’s mother’s son raises alarm among his sisters, suggesting unfinished business from the past that haunts the characters. Ralph himself is portrayed as a young boy preparing to embark on a journey that will intertwine his fate with the legacy of previous generations, while hinting at adventures that await him both on land and at sea. As he sets off to visit Penfold Hall, the groundwork is laid for the unfolding drama and eventual escapades in the context of historical events. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
Waterloo, Battle of, Waterloo, Belgium, 1815 -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
14313 |
| Release Date |
Dec 9, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 18, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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