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When London Burned : a Story of Restoration Times and the Great Fire Kindle Edition

by G. A. (George Alfred) Henty (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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  4. Publication date
    May 12, 2012
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0082RC2G8
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ (May 12, 2012)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 12, 2012
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 857 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 284 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1406938882
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 150 ratings

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G. A. Henty

G. A. Henty

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George Alfred Henty (8 December 1832 – 16 November 1902) was a prolific English novelist and war correspondent. He is best known for his historical adventure stories that were popular in the late 19th century. His works include The Dragon & The Raven (1886), For The Temple (1888), Under Drake's Flag (1883) and In Freedom's Cause (1885).

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DocE
5.0 out of 5 stars I had all but given up on fiction ...
Reviewed in the United States on November 15, 2013
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A Grandson's needs and the failure of our public sector educational system to provide an education worthy of employment, drove me to investigate home school. During this year-long process of investigation and hundreds of reviews, several roads pointed me towards G. A. Henty's work. As many have discovered, Henty's work involves the reader emotionally while providing historical and geographical accuracy.
This book, in particular, starts slowly as Henty rips you out of the texting world of incomplete sentences and into a world where people think of consequences before they act. It's hero, Cyril, pulls himself up from the devastation of the failures of his warrior/nobleman father by working hard in the only trade he knows: book-keeping. But his devotion to his employer leads him into trapping thieves, saving his employer's precipitous daughter from her own choices [without burdening her father or damaging her self-image]. He then goes on to increasingly prominence during the Great Plague and London Fire. It is a story of the real effort and joy of building character. Cyril's life is an increasingly fascinating process; not a series of meaningless sound bites. Yes, coming of age is tough but it is doable.
The Kindle versions of Henty are wonderful because of the Vocabulary Builder and the highlighting of notes. After all, Henty has deep observations that you may delight in reviewing via Kindles Notes summaries. The best way to start Henty is to find a title you like out of his 99 books and try it. I'd try a free one but then buy the inexpensive megapacks for ease of use and theme coordination. In the end, I purchased most of Henty's work in paperback , but that's a personal decision. There are a few who will point out the imperfections of Henty's times. If you think we are really doing a lot better, text on !
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Vee
4.0 out of 5 stars Covers a lot of territory
Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2017
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This story includes several London fires, tangling with the Dutch, The Plague, the court of Charles 2nd so it doesn't have as strong a connected theme as some of the other books
Nevertheless, I enjoyed the serious perseverance of the young hero very much.
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Sylvia
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful, easy way to "live" history
Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2016
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Henty books should be required reading for all school aged children. Wonderful, easy way to "live" history.
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Snojoe
5.0 out of 5 stars A great read.
Reviewed in the United States on October 3, 2013
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Wonderfully written in the old style. Engagingly told and was hard to put down. Will read more of this author.
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J Gilbert
3.0 out of 5 stars Interesting as an introduction to the history of england
Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2014
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I doubt that the people were as honest as portrait. an interesting
tail of valor and good deals being rewarded. altogether a good
read.
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Melisa Moore
4.0 out of 5 stars Very very deep
Reviewed in the United States on August 12, 2013
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This book is not for the faint of heart at reading. Expect to go far and deep into the lives of the characters during this time period. It is not a book that you skim across.
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Azwildcat
5.0 out of 5 stars Stories within stories
Reviewed in the United States on September 23, 2013
The main character, Cyril, is too good to be true, but his many good actions do move the stories along. Within the main story there are many smaller stories and they are all captivating. The various characters are spellbinding, mostly Captain Dave. The language in his home is straight from onboard a ship. There are many experiences Cyril has that are based in true history of the time. It is a book filled with adventure, history, caring, personal growth, revenge. It is one of the better books I've read and I highly recommend it.
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Katja H. Labonté
5.0 out of 5 stars Very Well Written & Interesting
Reviewed in Canada on July 22, 2019
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4.5 stars. I really like this book. It is much less teachy than Henty's usual volumes and is more of a daily-life novel. The Captain and John are so much fun (Henty does a great job with their sailor jargon!), and Cyril can be quite entertaining as well. ;) Mr. Harvey, Mr. Wallace, and Dr. Hodges are admirable men, and Prince Rupert is much better as an older man, though less dashing. :P This is one of Henty's cleanest books—undetailed/passing mentions of drinking, smoking, gambling, & swearing, as usual, but I cannot think of anything else. The daily life is portrayed excellently and most of the book is humorous, with some excellent lessons.

A Favourite Quote: “‘This is a noble opportunity for holding high the banner of Christ. There is work to be done for all, and as the work is done, men should see by the calm courage, the cheerfulness, and the patience of those that do it, that they know that they are doing His work, and that they are content to leave the issue, whatever it be, in His hands.’”
A Favourite Beautiful Quote: “‘I have two editions, and can well spare one of them, so take the one on that upper shelf, and keep it when you have read it. There is but little difference between them, but I generally use the other, and have come to look upon it as a friend.’”
A Favourite Humourous Quote: “‘I had expected to see you rather a solemn personage, for the Earl told me you had more sense in your little finger than I had in my whole body, which was not complimentary to me, though I dare say it is true.’”
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Barry Palmer
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Story
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 27, 2019
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A very interesting story, with lots of historical information, written in an easy to read style. Covering romance, life and times in London, Naval Battles against the Dutch, The Plague, and Fire of London.
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Donald Flint
4.0 out of 5 stars When London burned
Reviewed in Canada on September 10, 2013
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The writing style is dated and not "politically correct " but the story is interesting and informative historically. A typical Henty book.
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Mrs Rose Hall
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 20, 2016
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beautiful sharp knives , Thank you.
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Cheekypink
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 14, 2014
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Really enjoyable read, very I formative too
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