The Young Franc-Tireurs (1918)

The Young Franc-Tireurs is a historical fiction novel written by G. A. Henty and published in 1918. The story is set during the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-71 and follows the adventures of three young French boys who join the Franc-Tireurs, a group of irregular soldiers fighting against the invading German army. The boys, Jean, Pierre, and Jacques, are determined to defend their country and their families from the enemy, and they soon find themselves in the thick of the fighting. Along the way, they encounter a cast of colorful characters, including a brave young girl who helps them in their mission. The novel is filled with action and adventure, as well as historical details about the war and the people who fought in it. Henty's vivid descriptions and engaging storytelling make The Young Franc-Tireurs a thrilling read for anyone interested in history, war, or adventure.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.