The Lion of the North
A thrilling adventure in accurate historical contexts by G. A. Henty, a 19th century novelist. It tells of a young Scottish hero, who joins the triumphant Protestant warrior, Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden, "the Lion of the North" during the Thirty Years War (1618-1648). This novel is just one of Henty’s numerous adventure stories for boys which successfully interweave fiction into historical thread. Intricate plot, lively characters, both real and invented, vivid descriptions of battles and escapes - all this will grasp the imagination of youngsters to transport them into a firestorms of the religious wars.
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