With Moore At Corunna

With Moore at Corunna is a historical novel written by G. A. Henty. The story is set during the Napoleonic Wars and follows the adventures of a young British soldier named Terence O'Connor. Terence joins the British army and is sent to fight in Spain, where he becomes part of Sir John Moore's army. The novel is based on the real-life events of the Battle of Corunna, which took place in 1809. The battle was fought between the British army and the French army, and it was a significant victory for the British. With Moore at Corunna is a thrilling tale of courage, loyalty, and adventure, and it provides a fascinating glimpse into the history of the Napoleonic Wars. Henty's vivid descriptions of the battle scenes and the harsh conditions faced by the soldiers make this book a must-read for anyone interested in military history or historical fiction.The din of battle was prodigious, for the rattle of musketry was echoed and re-echoed from the rocks. The progress of the skirmishers could only be noted by the light smoke rising through the foliage and by the shouts of the soldiers, which were echoed by the still louder ones of the French, gathered strongly on the hill above them. As the British made their way up, Laborde, who was still anxiously looking for the expected coming of Loison, withdrew a portion of his troops from the left and strengthened his right, in order to hold on as long as possible on the side from which aid was expected. The ardour of the British to get to close quarters favoured this movement.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.