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The Cornet of Horse

G. A. Henty

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. . .een you and him, and even then you had better be cautious for a time."

Rupert agreed with his friend's advice, and the next day begged his patron to let him embark at once for Holland, in a ship that was to sail with troops from London Bridge. He urged as his reason for desiring to go at once, his wish to learn something at least of his duties before the campaign began.

As the earl had already heard a rumour of the scene in the fencing school, he made no opposition to the plan, and the next day Rupert, accompanied by Hugh, sailed down the Thames, bound for Rotterdam.

Chapter 6: The War Of Succession.

The war which was about to commence, and which Rupert Holliday sailed for the Hague to take part in, was one of the grandest and most extensive struggles that ever devastated Europe, embracing as it did the whole of the central and western nations of the continent. In fact, with the exception of Russia, still in the depths of barbarism, and Italy, which was then a batt. . . Read More

Community Reviews

Three cheers for G. A. Henty!!!!!

Another great book by G.A. Henty!

Europe at War! Again.

Exciting adventure with a lesson in history. What more could you ask for in a book. The French had a well deserved respect for the Duke of Marlborough and the allied armies of Europe during a turbulent time in history. Toss in a young hero and the tale is perfect. Good reading

I was intrigued by George Henty, he sounded like an author I'd really like, boys' historical fiction with excellent attention to the historical detail.
I wasn't let down, I think that is exactly what Cornet of Horse delivers and it's engaging, the historical detail is good.
I think my problem with thi

I've just discovered G. A. Henty. As a writer of historical fiction he fits midway on the spectrum between Sir Walter Scott and Rafael Sabatini. He wrote for what we would call the Young Adult audience. I'm guessing many readers today would find his Victorian didacticism irritating but, being a prop