The Duke's Own: Or The Adventures Of Peter Daly (1887)

By John Percy Groves

Book Overview

The Duke's Own: Or The Adventures of Peter Daly is a novel written by John Percy Groves and published in 1887. The story follows the adventures of the titular character, Peter Daly, who is a member of the Duke's Own regiment during the Napoleonic Wars. Peter Daly is a young man who joins the Duke's Own regiment to fight against Napoleon's army. He quickly rises through the ranks and becomes a trusted member of the regiment. The novel follows his adventures as he participates in battles, engages in espionage, and falls in love with a beautiful French woman.The book is set in the early 19th century and provides a detailed account of the military tactics and strategies used during the Napoleonic Wars. It also explores the social and political climate of the time, including the tensions between the British and the French.The Duke's Own: Or The Adventures of Peter Daly is a thrilling adventure novel that will appeal to fans of historical fiction and military fiction. It is a well-written and engaging story that provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of the Napoleonic Wars.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: 1167050347
• ISBN13: 9781167050343
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 362 Pages
• Weight: 1.07 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"