Tom Burke of Ours V1 (1844)
Charles James Lever
Tom Burke of Ours V1 (1844)
Charles James Lever
Tom Burke Of Ours V1 is a novel written by Charles James Lever and first published in 1844. The book follows the adventures of the eponymous Tom Burke, an Irishman who joins the British Army and rises through the ranks to become a colonel. Along the way, he meets a cast of colorful characters and engages in a series of daring escapades, including battles, duels, and romantic entanglements.The novel is set against the backdrop of the Napoleonic Wars, and Lever draws on his own experiences as a soldier to provide a vivid and realistic portrayal of military life. He also injects a healthy dose of humor and satire into the story, poking fun at the absurdities and quirks of army culture.Tom Burke Of Ours V1 is the first volume in a two-part series, and it ends on a cliffhanger that leaves readers eager to find out what happens next. Overall, the book is a rollicking adventure tale that combines action, romance, and comedy in equal measure, and it remains a beloved classic of 19th-century literature.In Two Volumes.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.
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