Jack Chaloner: Or The Fighting Forty-Third (1883)

By James Grant

Book Overview

""Jack Chaloner: Or The Fighting Forty-Third"" is a novel written by James Grant and originally published in 1883. The story follows the adventures of Jack Chaloner, a young man who joins the British Army and is assigned to the Forty-Third Regiment. Jack quickly proves himself to be a brave and skilled soldier, and he rises through the ranks to become a sergeant.The novel is set during the Napoleonic Wars, and Jack and his fellow soldiers are sent to fight in Spain and Portugal. They face many challenges and dangers, including battles, sieges, and ambushes. Along the way, Jack falls in love with a beautiful Spanish woman named Dolores, and he must navigate the complexities of their relationship while also fulfilling his duties as a soldier.As the war drags on, Jack and his comrades become increasingly disillusioned with the conflict and the leadership of their superiors. They begin to question whether the sacrifices they are making are worth it, and they struggle to maintain their morale and sense of purpose.""Jack Chaloner: Or The Fighting Forty-Third"" is a thrilling adventure story that offers a vivid portrayal of life in the British Army during the Napoleonic Wars. It is also a poignant exploration of the human cost of war and the toll it takes on those who fight it.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: 1104773864
• ISBN13: 9781104773861
• Release Date: July 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 326 Pages
• Weight: 0.96 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"