Hardcover
New York
by Henty, G. A.
New York: M. A. Donohue & Co.. Very Good. Hardcover. A shelfworn edition in Very Good condition with some wear to the edges of the boards and a sticker on the flyleaf that has left a stain on the adjacent flyleaf ; George Alfred Henty's The Lion of St. Mark is a compelling adventure story set during the Napoleonic Wars. The novel follows the fortunes of Robert Kirkpatrick, an Irish immigrant who joins the French army and becomes a lieutenant. Kirkpatrick is captured by the British and sent to a prison on the island of Malta. He is later released and joins the French navy, where he becomes a hero. The Lion of St. Mark is a well-written and exciting adventure story that is perfect for fans of historical fiction.; 8vo; 362 pages; 51910: 15 volume set . (Inventory #: 124593)