The Duke’s Own

The Duke’s Own

John Percy Groves

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
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Ficción moderna y contemporánea
ISBN:
9781120756848
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The Duke’s Own: Or The Adventures of Peter Daly is a novel written by John Percy Groves and first published in 1887. The story follows the adventures of Peter Daly, a young man who joins the British army as a private in the Duke of Wellington’s regiment. Through his bravery and skill, Daly rises through the ranks to become a captain and eventually earns the favor of the Duke himself.The novel is set during the Napoleonic Wars and provides a vivid and detailed account of military life during this period. It is filled with action-packed battle scenes, as well as moments of humor and romance. Along the way, Daly encounters a variety of colorful characters, both friend and foe, and must navigate the complex world of politics and intrigue that surrounds the war effort.Overall, The Duke’s Own is a thrilling and engaging historical novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of the British army during the Napoleonic Wars. It is sure to appeal to fans of military fiction, historical fiction, and adventure stories alike.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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