Cornet Strong of Ireton's Horse: An Episode of the Ironsides

By Dora Greenwell McChesney

Book Overview

Cornet Strong of Ireton's Horse: An Episode of the Ironsides is a historical fiction novel written by Dora Greenwell McChesney. It is set during the English Civil War and follows the story of Cornet Strong, a young soldier in Oliver Cromwell's army. Cornet Strong is a devoted Puritan and a skilled horseman who is fiercely loyal to his commanding officer, Colonel Ireton. He is sent on a dangerous mission to infiltrate the Royalist army and gather intelligence. Along the way, he meets and falls in love with a young woman named Rachel, who is also a Puritan and a spy for the Roundheads. As Cornet Strong carries out his mission, he faces numerous challenges and dangers, including battles, ambushes, and treachery from within his own ranks. He must also navigate his complicated feelings for Rachel and his duty to his commanding officer. The novel is a thrilling adventure story that captures the spirit of the English Civil War and the ideals of the Puritans who fought in it. It explores themes of loyalty, love, and sacrifice, and provides a vivid portrayal of life during a turbulent and transformative period in English history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432694405
• ISBN13: 9781432694401
• Release Date: June 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 368 Pages
• Weight: 1.19 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"