Both Sides The Border - Henty, G. A.
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The gripping historical tale "Both Sides the Border: A Tale of Hotspur and Glendower" by G.A. Henty transports readers to the late 14th century, in the thick of the struggles between the English and Welsh. The novel follows the young protagonist as he gets involved in the upheaval of the period, with a focus on the compelling rivalry between Owen Glendower and Hotspur. Readers are drawn into the wars, sieges, and political intrigue of the period because to Henty's superb writing, which mixes action, adventure, and historical truth. Readers see the cultural differences and complexity of combat…mehr

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The gripping historical tale "Both Sides the Border: A Tale of Hotspur and Glendower" by G.A. Henty transports readers to the late 14th century, in the thick of the struggles between the English and Welsh. The novel follows the young protagonist as he gets involved in the upheaval of the period, with a focus on the compelling rivalry between Owen Glendower and Hotspur. Readers are drawn into the wars, sieges, and political intrigue of the period because to Henty's superb writing, which mixes action, adventure, and historical truth. Readers see the cultural differences and complexity of combat through Ned's eyes, as well as themes of loyalty, courage, and honor. "Both Sides the Border" sheds light on the reasons and difficulties experienced by people participating in an important period of English history in a way that is both educational and enjoyable. Fans of historical fiction will find the story to be engrossing and enlightening because to Henty's rigorous research and attention to detail.
Autorenporträt
G.A. Henty was a prolific English novelist born on 8 December 1832 near Cambridge. In his childhood facing the health issues, he was almost confined to bed so, he developed a good hobby of reading books. For his education he joined Westminster School London and Cambridge University. He had good interest in sports also. In 1853, Crimea war broke out, by the time he decided to join the British army and he went Crimea as war correspondent. After the Crimean War he resigned the army and began article writing for standard newspaper. As a special correspondent, he covered, Austro- Italian war, British Punitive Expedition Abyssinia, the Prussian War, Turco- Serbian War and Opening of the Suez Canal. Throughout his life he supports British Empire. He wrote his first children's book, Out On The Pampas in 1868. With children's book, he wrote fiction, non-fiction novel and short stories but he is best historical adventurous story writer. He was died in 1902. His notable works include-The March of Magdala, The Bravest of the Brave, In the Reign of Terror, The Dragon and The Raven, For the Temple, Under Drake's Flag and In Freedoms Cause, At Agincourt etc.