A Jacobite Exile: Adventures of a Young Englishman in the Service of Charles XII of Sweden (Hardcover)  E-mail this product to a friend

Henty is a master storyteller who will capture your attention as he relates history in a way that entertains as well as instructs. Young people across America are rediscovering G. A. Henty, the 19th century literary genius whose historical adventures inspire boys to honesty, courage, diligence, and duty. Writing from a Christian perspective, Henty weaves the adventures of a fictional boy hero together with real-life events. His stories are as accurate as they are exciting, so children get important lessons in history which they remember long afterward.

This novel revolves around the fictional boy hero Charlie whose adventures take place during fascinating periods of history. Charlie is diligent, courageous, intelligent, and dedicated to his country and cause in the face of, at times, great peril. Respected historians have acknowledged Henty's histories, particularly his accounts of battles, for their accuracy. His ability to bring his readers action-packed adventure in an accurate historical setting makes the study of history exciting, and removes the drudgery often associated with such study. Your children will certainly enjoy this novel, and will rejoice in Charlie's exciting and happy story.