The Great White Army (1915)

The Great White Army is a historical novel written by Max Pemberton and first published in 1915. Set in the early 18th century, the book tells the story of the Jacobite uprising of 1715, which was an attempt to restore the exiled Stuart dynasty to the British throne.The novel follows the adventures of a young Scottish soldier named Alan Graham, who is recruited into the Jacobite cause by his uncle, a staunch supporter of the exiled King James III. Alan joins the Great White Army, a ragtag group of rebels led by the charismatic Lord Mar, and finds himself caught up in a dangerous and bloody conflict against the forces of the Hanoverian king, George I.As the battle rages on, Alan must navigate treacherous political alliances, evade enemy spies, and confront his own doubts and fears about the cause he has chosen to fight for. Along the way, he falls in love with a beautiful Englishwoman named Dorothy, who is torn between her loyalty to her country and her growing feelings for Alan.The Great White Army is a gripping tale of love, loyalty, and political intrigue, set against the backdrop of a pivotal moment in British history. Pemberton's vivid descriptions of the battles and skirmishes of the Jacobite uprising, as well as his nuanced portrayal of the complex motivations of the rebels and their opponents, make this novel a fascinating and engaging read for anyone interested in historical fiction.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.