The Young Franc Tireurs, and Their Adventures in the Franco-Prussian War

G. A. Henty, an English novelist and war correspondent, is heralded for his historical adventure stories that have captivated readers across generations. Born George Alfred Henty on December 8, 1832, in Trumpington, near Cambridge, he attended Westminster School and later Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge. Initially, he ventured into various careers before finding his calling as a writer. Hent...