Publisher's Synopsis
""At Aboukir and Acre: A Story of Napoleon's Invasion of Egypt"" is a historical fiction novel written by George Alfred Henty and first published in 1898. The story is set during Napoleon Bonaparte's campaign in Egypt in 1798 and follows the adventures of a young British officer named Dick Lindsay. Dick is sent to Egypt as part of a British expeditionary force to help the Ottoman Empire resist the French invasion. He quickly finds himself caught up in the chaos of the campaign, battling against both the French and the local Mameluke warriors. Along the way, he makes friends with a group of Egyptian rebels who are fighting against the French, and together they launch a daring attack on the French stronghold at Aboukir.The story also features a romantic subplot involving Dick and a young French woman named Yvonne, who he meets while on a reconnaissance mission. Despite their different loyalties, the two are drawn to each other and must navigate the challenges of their love in a time of war.Throughout the novel, Henty provides vivid descriptions of the battles and landscapes of Egypt, as well as insights into the politics and culture of the time. He also weaves in themes of loyalty, honor, and bravery, as Dick and his comrades fight for their respective causes.""At Aboukir and Acre"" is a thrilling adventure story that offers a unique perspective on a little-known chapter of history. It is a must-read for fans of historical fiction and military adventure.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.
