Tom Balch

Tom Balch: A Historical Tale, Of West Somerset During Monmouth�������s Rebellion is a novel written by George Parker in 1879. The story is set in the West Somerset region of England during the Monmouth Rebellion of 1685. The protagonist, Tom Balch, is a young man who becomes involved in the rebellion after being falsely accused of a crime. He joins the rebels and fights alongside them, experiencing the hardships and dangers of battle. Along the way, he meets several other characters, including a young woman named Alice, who becomes his love interest. The novel explores themes of loyalty, justice, and love, as Tom struggles to do what is right in the midst of a tumultuous time in English history. The book provides a vivid and detailed account of the Monmouth Rebellion, including descriptions of battles, political intrigue, and the lives of ordinary people caught up in the conflict. It is a historical fiction novel that offers a glimpse into a fascinating period of English history.Together With Amusing And Other Poems, Some Of Them In The Somersetshire Dialect.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.