Charles O'Malley, The Irish Dragoon, Volume 2 by Charles Lever
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"Charles O'Malley, The Irish Dragoon, Volume 2" by Charles James Lever is a historical novel likely written during the mid-19th century. The book focuses on the adventures and misadventures of Charles O'Malley, a spirited Irish dragoon officer, as he navigates the complexities of military life, friendship, and romance during the Peninsular War against the French. The opening of the volume introduces readers to some of the amusing and chaotic antics of O'Malley
and his comrades, particularly through the humorous storytelling of a character known as 'the Doctor'. He recounts experiences from their time in Loughrea, emphasizing the tumultuous social life filled with dinner parties, dances, and the financial woes that come from their extravagant lifestyles. The narrative blends humor with an exploration of camaraderie among officers, setting the stage for O'Malley's character as someone who thrives amidst chaos but also faces the realities of their military service. Together with charming anecdotes and a richly developed backdrop, the beginning portrays the dual manning of joy and hardship faced by military personnel during turbulent times. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Lever, Charles, 1806-1872 |
|---|---|
| Title | Charles O'Malley, The Irish Dragoon, Volume 2 |
| Credits |
Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team. Illustrated HTML by David Widger |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 74.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Peninsular War, 1807-1814 -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 8674 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-08674-3 |
| Release Date | Feb 2, 2007 |
| Last Update | Feb 26, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 929 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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