With Moore at Corunna with Moore at Corunna

With Moore At Corunna is a historical fiction novel written by G.A. Henty. The story is set during the Peninsular War, which took place between 1807 and 1814. The book follows the adventures of a young British officer named Terence O'Connor, who is sent to Spain to fight against the French army under the command of Napoleon Bonaparte.Terence O'Connor is a brave and resourceful soldier, who quickly rises through the ranks and becomes a trusted member of General Sir John Moore's staff. Together with his fellow officers, Terence fights in several battles against the French, including the famous Battle of Corunna.Throughout the book, Henty provides detailed descriptions of the battles and the tactics used by both sides. He also explores the political and social context of the war, including the tensions between the British and the Spanish, and the impact of the war on the civilian population.With Moore At Corunna is a thrilling adventure story that will appeal to readers of all ages who enjoy historical fiction and military history. Henty's vivid descriptions of the battles and the characters involved make the book a compelling read, and provide a fascinating insight into one of the most significant conflicts of the 19th century.The din of battle was prodigious, for the rattle of musketry was echoed and re-echoed from the rocks. The progress of the skirmishers could only be noted by the light smoke rising through the foliage and by the shouts of the soldiers, which were echoed by the still louder ones of the French, gathered strongly on the hill above them. As the British made their way up, Laborde, who was still anxiously looking for the expected coming of Loison, withdrew a portion of his troops from the left and strengthened his right, in order to hold on as long as possible on the side from which aid was expected. The ardour of the British to get to close quarters favoured this movement.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.