The Foster Brother

The Foster Brother: A Tale Of The War Of Chiozza is a historical novel written by Leigh Hunt and originally published in 1846. The story is set during the War of Chiozza, a conflict that took place in the 14th century between Venice and Genoa. The novel follows the life of a young man named Walter, who is taken in as a foster brother by a wealthy Venetian family. Walter becomes deeply involved in the war between Venice and Genoa, and the novel explores themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the complexities of war. Throughout the book, Hunt weaves in historical events and figures, offering a vivid portrayal of life during this tumultuous period in Italian history. The Foster Brother is a gripping tale of adventure and intrigue, and a fascinating glimpse into a bygone era.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.