When London Burned

When London Burned is a historical novel by G. A. Henty that tells the story of the Great Fire of London in 1666. The book follows the experiences of a young boy named Cyril, who is sent to London to live with his uncle and aunt after his parents die. Cyril witnesses the events leading up to the fire, including the tensions between the Catholics and Protestants, and the outbreak of the plague. When the fire breaks out, Cyril and his uncle join the effort to put it out and save as many lives and buildings as possible. Along the way, Cyril learns about the bravery and resilience of the people of London, and the importance of coming together in times of crisis. The book is a thrilling adventure story that also provides a detailed and accurate account of one of the most significant events in London's history.""I am a London citizen, Nellie, but I don't set up any special claim to respectability. I am a sea-captain, though that rascally Greek cannon-ball and other circumstances have made a trader of me, sorely against my will; and if I could not have my pipe and my glass of grog here I would go and sit with John Wilkes in the tavern at the corner of the street, and I suppose that would not be even as respectable as smoking here.""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.