Maurice Tiernay, Soldier of Fortune

by Charles James Lever

Overview

Experience the tumultuous era of the Napoleonic Wars and the French Revolution through the eyes of "Maurice Tiernay Soldier of Fortune" by Charles James Lever. This thrilling work of historical fiction plunges readers into a world of adventure and conflict, following the captivating journey of a soldier in France during one of history's most transformative periods.

Lever masterfully evokes the atmosphere of the Consulate and First Empire (1799-1815), offering a compelling glimpse into the lives of those caught up in the sweeping changes of the time. "Maurice Tiernay" is a classic tale of courage and resilience, filled with action, adventure, and the enduring spirit of a soldier navigating the complexities of a war-torn nation. A timeless read for anyone interested in French history and the drama of the Napoleonic era.

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Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781514394700
Publisher:	CreateSpace Publishing
Publication date:	06/17/2015
Pages:	174
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 11.02(h) x 0.37(d)

About the Author

Charles James Lever was an Irish author and storyteller who lived from August 31, 1806 to June 1, 1872. Anthony Trollope said that Lever's books were like his conversations. Lever was born on Amiens Street in Dublin. He was the second son of architect and builder James Lever and went to special schools. He had many adventures at Trinity College, Dublin, from 1823 to 1828. It was there that he got his medical degree in 1831. Some of the stories of his books are based on these experiences. The character of Frank Webber in the book Charles O'Malley was based on Robert Boyle, a friend from college who later became a priest. Lever and Boyle made extra money by singing original songs in the streets of Dublin. They also pulled off a lot of other jokes, which Lever wrote about in more detail in his books O'Malley, Con Cregan, and Lord Kilgobbin. Before he really started studying medicine, Lever went to Canada on an emigrant ship as an untrained surgeon. He has used some of what he learned in Con Cregan, Arthur O'Leary, and Roland Cashel. When he got to Canada, he went into the woods and joined a Native American group. But he had to leave because his life was in danger, just like his character Bagenal Daly did in his book The Knight of Gwynne.