Ned Fortescue (Classic Reprint): Or Roughing It Through Life; A Story Founded on Fact: Or Roughing It Through Life; A Story Founded on Fact (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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Roughing It Through Life: A Tale of Youth, Adventure, and Change
This historical novel follows a young man in nineteenth‑century England as he faces family upheaval, journeys to Canada by ship, and the pull of a roving, adventurous life. From bustling London streets to distant ports, the story blends personal growth with the grit and bustle of the era’s maritime world.
Set against a backdrop of work, travel, and regimental life, it traces a boy’s shift toward manhood through travel, loyalty, and tough choices. Readers will encounter vivid scenes of sailors’ craft, early ambitions, and the pull of new horizons that defined a generation.
- A boy sheltered by a thoughtful grandfather and drawn to the sea and distant lands
- The pull between commerce, travel, and a possible future on board a ship
- The drama of family ties, friendship, and the costs of pursuing one’s dreams
- A window into naval and military life, travel across oceans, and life in far‑flung postings
Ideal for readers who enjoy historical fiction with character‑driven journeys, maritime atmosphere, and stories of ambition tested by real‑world challenges.
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Excerpt from Ned Fortescue: Or Roughing It Through Life; A Story Founded on Fact
Many chapters in this book relate to what is now matter of history, and the whole are the experience of a life of active soldiering, with the uninteresting and dry details of General Orders left out. The guard-tent and barrack, instead of the mess-table and ante-room, has supplied me with material for many of my scenes. In this Ihave deviated from the beaten track, and hope the reader may find that in so doing I have not injured the interest of the narrative.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book gives a colorful and detailed account of the author's early life, a rollercoaster of varying fortunes and locations. Set in the mid-1800s, he vividly describes his Canadian upbringing, adventures at sea, and the highs and lows of living in London and Ireland. During a lengthy stay in Quebec, the author experienced the brutality of a siege as part of the Anglo-American conflict and he describes the harshness of a Canadian winter. Business opportunities led to his return to England, where he fell into the glamorous world of London society through a chance encounter which proved life-changing. He became a cherished guest at social gatherings of the time and gives a glimpse into the lives of the elite. However, despite these fortunate circumstances, he feels a pull towards the military and ultimately joins the East India Company. Revealing the diverse cultures and social norms of the period, this book encapsulates the spirit of an era and the fascinating richness of human experience. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330807064_0
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