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The Wild Geese is a historical novel written by Stanley John Weyman and published in 1909. The story is set in the late 16th century and follows the adventures of two Englishmen, Anthony Langton and Francis Strelley, who are forced to flee their homeland due to political unrest... Read Full Overview

"The Wild Geese", by Stanley John Weyman. Stanley John Weyman was english novelist sometimes referred to as the "Prince of Romance" (1855-1928).

""The Wild Geese"" is a historical adventure novel written by Stanley John Weyman and published in 1909. The story is set in 1715 and follows the journey of a young Frenchman named Denis de Beaulieu, who is forced to flee his home after being accused of a crime he did not commit... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

Stanley John Weyman (7 August 1855 - 10 April 1928) was an English writer of historical romance. His most popular works were written in 1890-1895 and set in late 16th and early 17th-century France. While very successful at the time, they are now largely forgotten. He attended... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

Midway in that period of Ireland's history during which, according to historians, the distressful country had none-to be more precise, on a spring morning early in the eighteenth century, and the reign of George the First, a sloop of about seventy tons burthen was beating up... Read Full Overview

The Wild Geese unfolds in early 18th-century Ireland, during George I's reign, capturing the political and social unrest of the time. The central figure, Colonel John Sullivan, is a man of honor and moral integrity, caught in the tumult of Irish identity, loyalty, and political... Read Full Overview

Dive into the enchanting world of "The Wild Geese," a timeless masterpiece that has captivated readers for generations. This thrilling adventure novel, now republished by Alpha Editions, seamlessly weaves Irish folklore with themes of loyalty and family, offering a rich tapestry... Read Full Overview