Charles Leeson: Or The Soldier (1810)

By Mrs Herriet Ventum, Harriet Ventum, Mrs. Herriet Ventum

Book Overview

""Charles Leeson: Or The Soldier"" is a novel written by Harriet Ventum and published in 1810. The book tells the story of Charles Leeson, a young man who joins the army to escape the poverty and hardships of his life. Through his experiences as a soldier, Charles learns about the harsh realities of war and the toll it takes on both the body and the mind. Along the way, he also falls in love with a young woman named Lucy, who he meets while on leave. However, their relationship is complicated by the fact that Lucy's father disapproves of Charles' profession. As the story unfolds, Charles must navigate the challenges of war, love, and social class in order to find his place in the world. The novel is a poignant exploration of the human cost of war and the struggles faced by those who serve their country.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104631741
• ISBN13: 9781104631741
• Release Date: June 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 170 Pages
• Weight: 0.52 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"