Through Russian Snows

Through Russian Snows: A Story of Napoleon's Retreat from Moscow is a historical novel written by G.A. Henty and published in 1896. The book is set in 1812 during Napoleon's ill-fated invasion of Russia. The story follows the adventures of Julian Wyatt, a young British officer who is captured by the French and forced to march with them as they retreat from Moscow. As Julian travels through the harsh Russian winter, he witnesses the horrors of war and the devastating effects of Napoleon's failed campaign. Along the way, he befriends a Russian girl named Olga who helps him escape from the French and join the Russian army. Together, they fight against the French and witness the final defeat of Napoleon's army. Through Russian Snows is a thrilling adventure story that provides a vivid and detailed account of one of the most famous military campaigns in history. Henty's writing style is fast-paced and engaging, and he blends historical accuracy with fictional storytelling to create an exciting and educational read. The book is suitable for readers of all ages who are interested in history, adventure, and military 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.