One Of The 28th

One Of The 28th: A Tale Of Waterloo is a historical novel written by George Alfred Henty and first published in 1909. The story is set during the Battle of Waterloo, which took place on June 18, 1815, and follows the adventures of a young British soldier named Terence O'Connor. Terence is a member of the 28th Regiment of Foot, which is one of the many British units that fought against the French army led by Napoleon Bonaparte. Throughout the novel, Terence experiences the horrors of war, witnesses the bravery of his fellow soldiers, and falls in love with a beautiful French girl named Jeanne.The novel is full of historical details and accurate descriptions of the battle, including the key events and tactics used by both sides. Henty's writing style is engaging and fast-paced, making the book a thrilling read for anyone interested in military history or historical fiction.Overall, One Of The 28th: A Tale Of Waterloo is a well-written and exciting novel that offers a vivid portrayal of one of the most important battles in European history. It is a must-read for fans of Henty's work, as well as anyone interested in the Napoleonic Wars or military history in general.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.