Preston Fight V1: Or the Insurrection of 1715, a Tale (1875)

Preston Fight V1: Or The Insurrection Of 1715, A Tale (1875) is a historical novel written by William Harrison Ainsworth. The book takes place in England in 1715 during the Jacobite rising, a rebellion that sought to restore the exiled Stuart dynasty to the throne. The story follows the lives of several characters, including a young woman named Dorothy Forster who becomes involved in the rebellion, and a soldier named Tom Forster who fights for the Jacobites. The novel explores themes of loyalty, betrayal, and political upheaval, as well as the social and economic conditions of the time. Ainsworth's vivid descriptions of battle scenes and historical events make this book an engaging read for those interested in English history and 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.