Blair of Balaclava : A hero of the Light Brigade by Escott Lynn
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"Blair of Balaclava: A Hero of the Light Brigade" by Escott Lynn is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative revolves around Jack Blair, a young man who aspires to leave behind his mundane life as a clerk and join the ranks of the British Army during the Crimean War, particularly becoming a Lancer in the “Death or Glory Boys.” The story explores themes of bravery, camaraderie, and
the challenges faced by soldiers, set against the backdrop of a significant historical conflict. The opening of the novel introduces Jack Blair as he navigates his difficult working conditions in a solicitor's office, marked by bullying from his superior, Mr. Jenkins. In a heated confrontation, he defends a fellow clerk, leading to his dismissal. This incident propels him into a life of uncertainty, as he sets out on a journey to London with limited resources. As fate would have it, he encounters a soldier, Sergeant Bob Barrymore, who aids him in a dangerous situation with robbers and guides him toward enlistment in the Lancers. These early chapters set the stage for Jack's transformation from an office worker to a soldier, establishing his character and foreshadowing his future adventures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Lynn, Escott, 1866-1950 |
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| Illustrator | Groome, William H. C., 1860-1914 |
| Title | Blair of Balaclava : A hero of the Light Brigade |
| Original Publication | United Kingdom: W. & R. Chambers, Limited, 1911. |
| Credits | Al Haines, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 77.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Crimean War, 1853-1856 -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 70820 |
| Release Date | May 20, 2023 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 567 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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