The Young Buglers

The Young Buglers is a historical fiction novel written by G.A. Henty. The story is set during the Napoleonic Wars and follows the adventures of two young boys, Harry and Dick, who join the British army as buglers. The boys are sent to Spain to fight against the French army and are quickly thrown into the thick of battle. They witness the horrors of war, make new friends, and face many challenges along the way. Despite their youth, Harry and Dick prove to be brave and resourceful soldiers who are determined to serve their country with honor. The novel is full of action, suspense, and historical detail, making it an exciting read for anyone interested in military history or adventure stories.The next day, the bulk of Beresford’s army returned to the neighborhood of Badajos, which they again invested, while a long convoy of wounded started for Lisbon. The Scudamores accompanied it as far as Campo Major, where a large hospital had been prepared for those too ill to bear the journey. Peter was still unconscious. Fever had set in upon the day after the battle, and for three weeks he lay between life and death.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.