The Conquering Hero

By John Murray Gibbon

Book Overview

The Conquering Hero is a historical fiction novel written by John Murray Gibbon. The story is set in the 18th century and follows the life of a young man named Hugh Wynne. Hugh is a Welshman who dreams of becoming a doctor. However, his plans are disrupted when he is conscripted into the British army and sent to fight in the American Revolution.Hugh proves to be a skilled soldier and rises through the ranks, eventually becoming a captain. He also becomes friends with many influential figures, including George Washington and Benjamin Franklin. However, Hugh's military career is cut short when he is wounded in battle and sent home to Wales to recover.Back in Wales, Hugh struggles to find his place in society. He is haunted by the memories of war and feels disconnected from his family and friends. However, he eventually finds solace in his medical studies and becomes a successful doctor.The Conquering Hero is a captivating tale of one man's journey through war and peace, love and loss, and ultimately, triumph. Gibbon's vivid descriptions of 18th-century life and his attention to historical detail make this novel a must-read for fans of historical fiction.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: 1163609854
• ISBN13: 9781163609859
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"