In the Reign of Terror: A Story of the French Revolution - Brossura

Henty, G. A.

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ISBN 10: 0486466043 ISBN 13: 9780486466040

Casa editrice: Dover Pubns, 2008

Riassunto

Return to the tumultuous days of the French Revolution with this captivating tale of adventure and courage. Join Harry Sandwith, a young Englishman, as he accepts a job as a companion to the sons of a French marquis. Follow Harry and his aristocratic friends as they're swept from their idyllic life at a country estate to the riotous streets of Paris and the very gates of the Bastille. Can Harry rescue the marquis' family from imprisonment and certain death at the hands of the merciless mob?
Author George Alfred Henty specialized in creating novels for young readers that blend authentic historical facts with exciting fictional characters. Famed as "The Prince of Storytellers," Henty wrote more than 140 books. Generations of schoolchildren have thrilled to his vivid novels, which continue to fire young imaginations with their spirited tales of adventure amid exciting historical eras.

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A storyteller who specialized in blending authentic historical facts with exciting fictional characters, Henty produced more than 140 books and achieved a reputation as "The Prince of Storytellers." Immensely popular and widely used in schools for many years, Henty's novels continue to fire young imaginations with their spirited tales of adventure amid exciting historical times.

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: Dover Pubns
• Data di pubblicazione: 2008
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 0486466043
• ISBN 13: 9780486466040
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Disegnatore: Schonberg J.
• Numero di pagine: 246
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
• Persona responsabile: Soc. Agr. La Raia Ss; http://www.la-raia.it; ; Strada Monterotondo, 79; Novi Ligure; 15067; Italia