The Camp Of Refuge A Tale Of The Conquest Of The Isle Of Ely - Softcover

MacFarlane, Charles

Softcover

ISBN 10: 9361154516 ISBN 13: 9789361154515

Publisher: Double 9 Books LLP, 2024

Synopsis

"The Camp of Refuge" with the aid of Charles Macfarlane is a historical novel that unfolds towards the backdrop of the tumultuous instances of the English Civil War. Charles Macfarlane, a Scottish author and historian, skillfully weaves a narrative that captures the essence of a nation torn apart by political and non-secular strife. Set for the duration of the mid-17th century, the unconventional follows the lives of numerous characters who locate themselves caught inside the internet of struggle. As civil conflict rages between Royalists and Parliamentarians, a collection of displaced individuals seeks refuge in a camp. The camp will become a microcosm of the challenges and picks confronted by the ones trying to escape the violence and upheaval surrounding them. Macfarlane's narrative skillfully combines historical accuracy with a gripping storyline, providing readers a bright portrayal of the social and political landscape of the time. The characters grapple with questions of loyalty, survival, and the impact of warfare on ordinary lives. Through wealthy descriptions and nicely-drawn characters, "The Camp of Refuge" immerses readers inside the struggles of its protagonists, highlighting the human cost of a country at struggle with itself.

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About the Author

Charles Macfarlane was a Scottish writer most known for his historical and travel writings, as well as his novels. He was the son of Robert Macfarlane. From January 1816 to May 1827, he lived in Italy. In 1827, he traveled to Turkey and spent sixteen months in Constantinople and the Turkish regions. In 1829, Macfarlane settled in London, England, where he supported himself by literature. He spent many years on the staff of the publisher, Charles Knight. In 1847, Macfarlane returned to Turkey with his eldest son, who was 16 at the time. On his journey home in the summer of 1848, they stopped in Messina and took a tour of the Kingdom of Naples, the Abruzzi, the marches of Ancona, and Rome. His wife Charlotte passed away in 1854 at their house in Canterbury, Kent. In July 1857, he was designated as a poor brother of the London Charterhouse, where he died on December 9, 1858.

Edition details

• Publisher: Double 9 Books LLP
• Publication date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 9361154516
• ISBN 13: 9789361154515
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 324