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By England's Aid: (paperback) The Freeing of the Netherlands

by G.A. Henty

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3 copies in paperback greatly reduced in price, due to minor "shelf wear", from being around for awhile. No damage, just a bit worn. Only paperback copies in print!

Set in 1585-1604, this story continues the account of the Dutch struggle for Independence first presented in By Pike and Dyke. Two English lads, who are brothers, experience the major conflicts in the struggle, and cross paths with one of the greatest generals of the time, Sir Francis Vere. Their adventures include the Spanish Armada, the battle of Cadiz, life in Holland and Spain, the Battle of Ostend and more. Henty's legendary storytelling once again captivates and captures the reader's imagination while educating his readers.

Henty crafts a distinctive plot following the exploits of two characters in his second work on the fight for Dutch freedom. England finally overtly assists the Low Countries in their war for Independence as brothers Geoffrey and Lionel Vickers fight in both theatres of the war-Lionel with the army in the battles of Nieuport, Ivry, and Ostend, and Geoffrey on the ocean.

After many adventures, the sailing brother finds himself a prisoner aboard an enemy ship during the great defeat of the Spanish Armada, one of the most important battles in history. Geoffrey escapes, only to fall into the hands of the Corsairs. Saved by a wealthy Spanish merchant, he regains his native country after the capture of Cadiz, which finally broke the power of Spain in Europe. Both brothers marry well, one to a Spanish lady who becomes a Protestant and settles gladly in England, though she complains about the weather.
Date: 1588
Location: Europe, Holland
Main Event: Dutch Struggle for Independence / Spanish Armada

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By England's Aid: (paperback) The Freeing of the Netherlands

Binding: Paperback
Page Count: 324
Publisher: Preston Speed
ISBN: 1-887159-38x

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