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Charles O'Malley, The Irish Dragoon, Volume 2
For several months after the battle of Talavera my life presented nothing which I feel worth recording. Our good fortune seemed to have deserted us when our hopes were highest; for from the day of that splendid victory we began our retrograde movement upon Portugal. Pressed hard by overwhelming masses of the enemy, we saw the fortresses of Ciudad Rodrigo and Almeida fall successively into their hands. The Spaniards were defeated wherever they ventured upon a battle; and our own troops, thinned by sickness and desertion, presented but a shadow of that brilliant army which only a few months previous had followed the retiring French beyond the frontiers of Portugal.
BARRINGTON Vol. 1
"Barrington," Volume 1, penned by way of Charles James Lever, is a swashbuckling and funny journey set against the colourful backdrop of 18th-century Ireland. Lever, a grasp of comedic storytelling, introduces readers to the charismatic and roguish protagonist, Charles O'Malley, whose escapades and wit outline this classic novel. Published in the mid-19th century, the narrative unfolds as O'Malley embarks on a chain of misadventures and dashing exploits. From his student days at Dublin's Trinity College to his colourful stories in the British navy, O'Malley's journey is a rollercoaster of laughter, camaraderie, and low bouts of melodrama. Lever's writing style combines wealthy humor with a k...
St. Patrick's Eve
DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "St. Patrick's Eve" by Charles James Lever. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.
The Martins of Cro' Martin
Charles James Lever (1806-1872) was an Irish novelist of English descent. This volume contains "The Martins of Cro' Martin" (Vol. 2). Illustrations by Phiz.
