The Horse Guards

By The Two Mounted Sentries (1850)

von Richard Hort

138 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

""The Horse Guards: By The Two Mounted Sentries"" is a novel written by Richard Hort and published in 1850. The story is set in London and revolves around two mounted sentries who guard the entrance to the Horse Guards, a military building in the city. The novel follows the lives of these two soldiers, their daily routines, and their interactions with the people who pass by their post.The book provides a detailed account of life in the military during the mid-19th century, including the training, discipline, and hierarchy of the British army. It also explores the social dynamics of London society, with characters ranging from aristocrats and politicians to commoners and criminals.Throughout the novel, the two sentries witness a series of events that challenge their loyalty to the army and their sense of duty. As they navigate these challenges, they must also confront their own personal struggles, including romantic relationships and family obligations.Overall, ""The Horse Guards: By The Two Mounted Sentries"" is a historical fiction novel that offers a glimpse into the daily lives of soldiers and civilians in Victorian London. It combines elements of military history, social commentary, and personal drama to create a rich and engaging narrative.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.

• Themen: Belletristik Historischer Roman
• ISBN: 9781120762887
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 07.12.2009
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC