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"""True to the Old Flag: A Tale of the American War of Independence"" is a historical novel written by G. A. Henty. The book is set during the American Revolutionary War, also known as the War of Independence. In ""True to the Old Flag,"" Henty tells the story of a young Englishman who travels to America to fight on the side of the British during the Revolutionary War. The novel follows Harry's experiences and adventures as he participates in various battles and encounters key historical figures such as George Washington and General Cornwallis. The book provides a perspective from the British side of the conflict, offering insights into their strategies, challenges, and motivations. Henty's writing style combines historical accuracy with thrilling storytelling, making it an engaging read for young audiences. ""True to the Old Flag"" explores themes of loyalty, patriotism, honor, and the complexities of war. While the book leans toward a British perspective, it presents an opportunity for readers to gain a deeper understanding of the American War of Independence from multiple angles."

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"English author and war correspondent George Alfred Henty lived from 8 December 1832 to 16 November 1902. He is most well-known for his historical fiction and adventure books, including The Dragon & The Raven (1886), For The Temple (1888), Under Drake's Flag (1883), and In Freedom's Cause (1883). (1885). He was a British journalist who served as G. A. Henty's war correspondent. He was raised in Cambridge and finished his education there at Gonville and Caius College. He continued to cover important wars that followed, such as the Italian and Austro-Italian Wars. He wrote 122 books, most of which were geared toward young readers. He also wrote non-fiction, adult fiction, and short tales. In Henty's stories, the main character is a boy or young man who is going through a challenging situation. His characters are consistently low-key, astute, courageous, truthful, and resourceful with a lot of ""pluck."" The date was put at the bottom of the title page of each of Henty's 122 historical fiction works in their first printings."

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