Tom Burke Of Ours V2: A Novel (1887)

By Charles James Lever

Book Overview

Tom Burke of Ours is a novel by Charles James Lever, first published in 1844. The story follows the adventures of the titular character, Tom Burke, an Irishman who joins the British army and rises through the ranks to become a celebrated hero. In the second volume of the novel, Tom continues his military career, fighting in the Peninsular War, the Battle of Waterloo, and other conflicts throughout Europe. Along the way, he encounters a colorful cast of characters, including fellow soldiers, aristocrats, and women of all backgrounds. The novel is known for its lively storytelling, vivid descriptions of battle scenes, and humorous dialogue. It offers a fascinating insight into the life of a soldier during the Napoleonic Wars and the social and political climate of the time.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: 1167227565
• ISBN13: 9781167227561
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 368 Pages
• Weight: 1.08 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"