When London Burned
by G. A. Henty
G. A. Henty Historical Novels for Boys in Chronological Order (1666 AD), GA Henty
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The 1660s were a time of turmoil in England. Our hero, Cyril, at the death of his father Sir Aubrey Shenstone, inherits nothing except his father's title and works as a bookkeeper for various London tradesmen. Honest, hardworking, and quick-thinking, he uncovers the plots of thieves, diverts a fire-ship in a sea-battle, serves as a doctor's assistant during the Plague, and prevents the murder of one of his friends. Wounded in the sea-battle, and later contracting the Plague, he survives all show more and receives back as a gift, the estates that his father had lost. show lessTags
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Great story. Loved the hero--Cyril. What a great example of courage, humility and selfless service. Recommended for kids--great historical fiction story.
Date: 1665-1666
Location: France, The Netherlands, England
Main Events: The Dutch War, The Great Plague, The Great Fire of London
Location: France, The Netherlands, England
Main Events: The Dutch War, The Great Plague, The Great Fire of London
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G. A.Henty was born in 1832 and was filled with exciting adventure. He received his education at Westminster School, and he attended Cambridge University. Along with a rigorous course of study, Henty participated in boxing, wrestling, and rowing. The strenuous study and participation in sports prepared Henty to join the British army in Crimea, as show more a war correspondent witnessing Garbaldi fight in Italy. He was also present in Paris during the Franco-Prussian war, in Spain with the Carlists, at the opening of the Suez Canal, touring India with the Prince of Wales as well as a trip to the California gold fields. Henty wrote approximately 144 books, plus stories for magazines and was dubbed as "The Prince of Story-Tellers" and "The Boy's Own Historian." G. A. Henty died in 1902. (Bowker Author Biography) show less
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- Original publication date
- 1895
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- London, England, UK
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