Orange And Green A Tale Of The Boyne And Limerick (1888)

Orange and Green: A Tale of the Boyne and Limerick is a historical novel written by G. A. Henty and published in 1888. The story takes place in the late 17th century during the Williamite War in Ireland, which was fought between the Protestant King William III of England and the Catholic King James II of England. The novel follows the adventures of two young boys, Ned and Gerald, who come from opposing sides of the conflict. Ned is a Protestant and a supporter of King William, while Gerald is a Catholic and a supporter of King James. Despite their different beliefs, the boys become friends and work together to overcome the challenges of the war.Throughout the book, the boys witness and participate in several battles, including the Battle of the Boyne and the Siege of Limerick. They also encounter historical figures such as William III and the Irish general Patrick Sarsfield.The novel provides a detailed account of the Williamite War and the political and religious tensions that fueled it. It also highlights the importance of friendship and loyalty in times of conflict.Overall, Orange and Green: A Tale of the Boyne and Limerick is a captivating historical fiction novel that provides a fascinating glimpse into a pivotal moment in Irish history.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.