Publisher's Synopsis
""At Aboukir and Acre: A Story of Napoleon's Invasion of Egypt"" is a historical fiction book written by George Alfred Henty and published in 1898. The story takes place during Napoleon's invasion of Egypt in 1798 and follows the adventures of a young British officer named Harry Blount. Harry is sent to Egypt to gather intelligence and assist the Turkish army in their fight against the French. Along the way, he meets a variety of characters, including a young French woman named Juliette who becomes his love interest. The book is full of action, adventure, and historical detail, as Harry and his companions navigate the treacherous political landscape of the time. Henty's writing style is engaging and informative, making this book an excellent choice for anyone interested in Napoleonic history or historical fiction.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.
