For the Temple: A Tale of the Fall of Jerusalem by G. A. Henty
"For the Temple: A Tale of the Fall of Jerusalem" by G. A. Henty is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. It narrates the dramatic and tumultuous events surrounding the fall of Jerusalem and the resistance against Roman rule, focusing on the life of a young boy named John, who is set against a backdrop of civil strife, patriotism, and impending doom. As the story unfolds, readers are likely
to encounter themes of bravery, loyalty, and the tragic consequences of war. The opening of the tale introduces us to John, a thoughtful boy enjoying the serene beauty of Lake Tiberias, while his family busily harvests figs and grapes. Tension lurks beneath the surface as John's mother expresses concern that peaceful times may soon give way to trouble, hinting at the historical unrest in Galilee. As John helps gather figs, we also meet Mary, his cousin, who shares a playful bond with him. The stage is set for the larger conflict to come, as discussions of political unrest and impending warfare are foreshadowed by the characters' lively interactions and familial concerns. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Download for free
For your e-reader or reading app — Kindle, Kobo, Apple Books, Calibre etc.
Kindle → Use Send-to-Kindle
Kobo, Nook etc → Transfer via USB
Phone, tablet or computer → Open in a reading app
Other formats & older devices
There may be more files related to this item.
About this eBook
| Author | Henty, G. A. (George Alfred), 1832-1902 |
|---|---|
| Title | For the Temple: A Tale of the Fall of Jerusalem |
| Credits | Produced by Martin Robb. |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 72.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | War stories |
| Subject | Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Soldiers -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Jews -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Romans -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Temple of Jerusalem (Jerusalem) -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 21614 |
| Release Date | May 26, 2007 |
| Last Update | Jul 25, 2015 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 568 downloads in the last 30 days. |
Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!