One Of The Six Hundred V1: A Novel (1875)

By James Grant

Book Overview

One Of The Six Hundred V1: A Novel is a historical fiction novel written by James Grant and first published in 1875. The book tells the story of a young Scottish soldier named Hector Macdonald, who enlists in the British Army during the Crimean War. Along with five hundred other soldiers, he is sent to the infamous Charge of the Light Brigade, a disastrous military action that resulted in the loss of many lives. Despite the odds against him, Hector manages to survive the charge and is taken prisoner by the Russians. He endures a harrowing journey through enemy territory before finally being released and returning home to Scotland. Along the way, he meets a variety of characters, both friend and foe, and experiences the horrors of war firsthand. Throughout the novel, Grant explores themes of courage, loyalty, and sacrifice, and provides a vivid depiction of the realities of war. The book is well-researched and historically accurate, providing readers with a glimpse into the events and conditions of the Crimean War. Overall, One Of The Six Hundred V1: A Novel is a compelling and engaging read that will appeal to fans of historical fiction and military history. It is the first volume in a two-part series, with the second volume continuing Hector's story.In Three Volumes.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: 1437106463
• ISBN13: 9781437106466
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 296 Pages
• Weight: 0.88 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"