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In Freedom's Cause

G. A. Henty

Book Overview: 

Another stirring tale from the master of historical fiction set in the time of Robert Bruce and William Wallace and their struggle for Scotland's independence.

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Book Excerpt: 
. . .Sir Archie, do you cause the `assembly' to be sounded, and send off your runners in all directions to bid every man who can be collected to gather here this afternoon at three o clock. If foul play has been done we can avenge, although we are too late to save, and, by Heavens, a full and bloody revenge will I take."

It was not until two in the afternoon that Sir John Grahame returned.

"The worst has happened; I can read it in your face," Wallace exclaimed.

"It is but too true," Sir John replied. "For a time we could obtain no information. One of my men rode forward until close to the Barns, and reported that all seemed quiet there. A guard of soldiers were standing round the gates, and he saw one of those invited, who had arrived a minute before him, dismount and enter quietly. Fortunately I was in time to stop many gentlemen who were proceeding to the council, but more had entered before I reached there. From time to time I sent fo. . . Read More

Community Reviews

4.5
I really liked this book a lot, more than I thought I would. It’s not my usual book, since it reads a lot like a textbook in some parts, but for some reason, I never felt bored. Which is a surprise for sure. I’m very thankful I read it, it definitely opened my eyes to some things going on in the

Although the title suggests the book is focussed on the exploits of Wallace and Bruce, it's primarily a tale of the ficticious character Archibald Forbes, a Scots patriot who fights along side Wallace and Bruce during the key moments in their history. Although plausible, 'Archie' tends to overshadow

Still good, but not one of my favorite Henty books. Too many battles, dates, and names crammed in, such that it too often felt like a history text rather than a novel. The story got bogged down a bit.

I couldn't find the audio book that I listened to, which was the one by Greathall Productions and narrated by Jim Weiss.

I would have preferred giving the book 3 1/2 stars, but that wasn't possible. I always enjoy Jim Weiss and his expression as he reads, as well as the way he changes voices for the

I didn't actually read the book. We listened to and audio version by Jim Weiss as we traveled. Weiss does a good job with the reading, changing his voice and some accents. Although I think he does a better job with the French accents in The Reign of Terror. Overall, Weiss did a good job.
This book ha

Knowing very little (if anything) about Scottish History, I thought I'd start with this and read it aloud to my kids (ages 11 and under). The vocabulary was a bit out of reach for most of my kids, so I opted to finish reading it alone.

I've never read a Henty book before either. I've been told if I'

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