Publisher's Synopsis
Charles O'Malley The Irish Dragoon V1 is a novel written by Charles Lever. The story is set in Ireland during the early 19th century and follows the adventures of the titular character, Charles O'Malley, a young Irishman who joins the British army as a dragoon.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which details a different aspect of O'Malley's life as a soldier. The first few chapters introduce the reader to O'Malley and his family, as well as his decision to join the army. As the story progresses, O'Malley is sent to various locations throughout Ireland and England, where he encounters a variety of different characters and situations.Throughout the book, O'Malley is portrayed as a brave and resourceful soldier, but also as a flawed and sometimes impetuous young man. He is often torn between his loyalty to the British army and his love for his native Ireland, and this conflict is a recurring theme throughout the novel.Overall, Charles O'Malley The Irish Dragoon V1 is a thrilling adventure story that offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of 19th-century Ireland and the British army. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Irish history or military fiction.1872. Part One of Two. Illustrated. A Military romance from the author of the popular Harry Lorrequer. The book begins: The rain was dashing in torrents against the windowpanes, and the wind sweeping in heavy and fitful gusts along the dreary and deserted streets as a party of three persons sat over their wine, in that stately old pile which once formed the resort of the Irish members, in College Green, Dublin, and went by the name of Daly�������s Club House. The clatter of falling tiles and chimney-pots-the jarring of the window-frames and howling of the storm without, seemed little to affect the spirits of those within, as they drew closer to a blazing fire, before which stood a small table covered with the remains of a dessert, and an abundant supply of bottles, whose characteristic length of neck indicated the rarest wines of France and Germany; while the portly magnum of claret-the wine par excellence of every Irish gentlemen of the day-passed rapidly from hand to hand, the conversation did not languish, and many a deep and hearty laugh followed the stories which every now and then were told, as some reminiscence of early days was recalled, or some trait of a former companion remembered. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing. Other volumes in this set are ISBN(s): 1417904739.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.
