Tales Of The Jacobite Grenadiers

Author : Gavin Wood
Publisher : AuthorHouse
Page : 528 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2016-10-21
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781524663278

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Tales of the Jacobite Grenadiers by Gavin Wood Pdf

November 1745. After victory at the Battle of Gladsmuir, Charles Edward Stuart rules Scotland as prince regent. Across the border, in England, the regiments of King George are massing, intent on dislodging the prince from his throne in Edinburgh. The newly formed army of Scottish Jacobites take the initiative in the war. They invade England. To disguise their lack of numbers and ensure surprise, the princes army marches through the border hills in three fast-moving columns. Lord Kilmarnocks regiment of horse grenadiers are ordered to carry out the cavalry duties that the gentlemen regiments will not undertake. They find themselves escorting the baggage and artillery train through hostile country. If they cannot rendezvous with the Jacobite army as planned, the prince will have no capacity to fight the coming campaign. Lord Kilmarnock has only a hundred and fifty horsemen for the task at hand. It is not enough. What ignoble wickedness is this? Patrick pointed the muzzle of his piece towards the sack of caltrops by the ford. It is the wickedness of war. It is the madness of folly! Patrick thrust his smoking carbine into its holster. He drew out his rapier and held the blade low. A soldier should fight with honor. Fight with honor! Is that why your gallant prince declines battle and flees into the mountains? Veres Ulster accent was heavy with contempt. The two men faced each other, a pistol shot apart. The grey gelding flared its nostrils and stamped its foot on the road. Patrick placed his hand on the animals neck to calm its keenness. Aye, we are retreating, true enough. But before we depart, I will see that the crows gorge themselves on your flesh! Test your mettle if you have the courage. The Irishman brandished his musket in the air causing sunlight to glint off the steel of the bayonet. But before you face my fury, prepare yourself first to face the wrath of God. There is surely enough room in hell for the both of us!

Author : Gavin Wood
Publisher : AuthorHouse
Page : 406 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2016-06-08
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781524631499

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The Jacobite Grenadier by Gavin Wood Pdf

August 1745. Charles Edward Stuart makes an audacious bid to win the throne of Scotland that is rightfully his. Thousands of noble Highland clansmen rally to his standard. A small number of Lowlanders loyal to the House of Stuart also risk everything and enlist in the rebel Jacobite army. Many of these volunteers serve in three grandly named cavalry regiments: the Scotch Hussars, the Princes Lifeguards, and Lord Kilmarnocks Horse Grenadiers. Lacking experienced officers, the Prince grants an impoverished farmer a commission. This is the story of Patrick Lindesay of Wormiston: Keeper of the Royal Wardrobe for Bonnie Prince Charlie and Captain of the Jacobite Horse Grenadiers perhaps the smallest and most peculiar regiment in British history. .. In the grandeur of the long gallery, Lord Kilmarnock glared with misgiving at the man in front of him. Kilmarnock hid his surprise and his disappointment. He had not expected his new captain to be so coarse. Confounded, he scrutinised Patricks dog-eared coat, his calloused hands and his cragged face. The handles of two pistols protruded from beneath the half-open greatcoat. He looked more like a villainous rogue than an officer. Patrick glowered back, holding the Earls gaze and taking the measure of the man. Lord Kilmarnock wore a sky-blue coat richly embroidered in silver frippery. The splendid coat reached down almost to touch his matching court shoes. The Earl wore a powdered periwig that framed his high forehead, his fleshy cheeks and his slender nose. Patrick had never met a man who looked less like a soldier. He was suddenly very aware of his own home-sewn waistcoat and threadbare shirt. Patrick drew the ragged greatcoat across his chest, fumbling for the buttons. Pray Sir, there has been a mistake. Your son should be captain of your new regiment . . . not me.

Author : Gavin Wood
Publisher : AuthorHouse
Page : 502 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2017-02-09
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781524676124

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The Fate of the Jacobite Grenadiers by Gavin Wood Pdf

February 1746. The rebel army of Prince Charles Edward Stuart has retreated to the north-east of Scotland. Here they are surrounded by three enemy armies loyal to King George. Lacking money, equipment and food, only a decisive victory on the battlefield can turn the tide of the war. Lord Kilmarnock's Horse Grenadiers have earned a reputation for loyalty, sculduggery and fortitude. Now Prince Charles rewards the regiment by promoting them to become his elite guards. It is a dangerous honour. As the war reaches its climax the Grenadiers must fight their deadliest battle yet. If the regiment does not stand fast, the Jacobite army will be destroyed and the rebellion will be over. You behave as a filching freebooter, Captain Lindesay one caught in the very act of brigancy. 'Brigancy!' Your Highness, the Irish nobleman turned to address the Prince. We cannot have our officers behave in such a fashion and in your royal regiment of guards to boot! Such unworthy behaviour will be the ruin of our reputation. And I must counsel that you dismiss Mr Lindesay from his post. Before the Prince could answer, Patrick stepped closer to the Quartermaster-General, toe-to-toe and eye-to-eye. His face was feral. Patrick curled his lip, bared his teeth, fingered his pistol. The conceited inanity of the fellow was insufferable. For a moment the Irishman was sure the Captain of the Grenadiers was about to offer a challenge and propose a duel. Then, to the astonishment of all the bystanders, Patrick smiled. Just the smallest upturn of the lips, but a veritable and carefree smile none-the-less. And OSullivan frowned, unsure why the Grenadiers anger had turned cold. And Patricks smile broadened, for the canniest of ploys had just come to him

Author : Stuart McHardy
Publisher : Birlinn Limited
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : History
ISBN : 184158441X

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The White Cockade, and Other Jacobite Tales by Stuart McHardy Pdf

Many of the stories that survive from the period when the Jacobites threatened to overturn the British Government and reinstall the Stuart Dynasty are tales of great daring heroism and loyalty set against venal double-dealing and treachery. Others reflect the ancient tribal practices of the Highland clans, where rivalry and raiding were more important than political loyalty. In this book Stuart McHardy gathers a wide selection of the best of these tales, creating and insightful and vivid picture of Jacobean life.

Author : Michael Nevin
Publisher : Birlinn Ltd
Page : 370 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2020-11-12
Category : History
ISBN : 9781788853712

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Reminiscences of a Jacobite by Michael Nevin Pdf

When Jacobite enthusiast Michael Nevin successfully bid for a handwritten letter and memorandum by Bonnie Prince Charlie at an auction, little did he realise he had come into possession of material that would change our view of history. Written in France following his defeat at Culloden in 1746 and addressed to Louis XV, the story that emerges from these documents is more complex than that suggested by conventional histories of the time. In addition to revealing the prince as a far more charismatic and courageous figure than that portrayed in popular fiction, they show that, far from abandoning Scotland after Culloden, he was committed to return and did not finally give up his dream of Stuart resoration until the failure of the Elibank Plot. In this book, Michael Nevin tells the story of the Rising of 1745-46, its genesis and consequences. It looks at the motivations of the leading players, examines crucial but neglected battles of the Jacobite wars and sheds new light on the mystery of what led to Bonnie Prince's Charlie's psychological disintegration after 1752.

Author : Stuart McHardy
Publisher : Birlinn Ltd
Page : 250 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2020-04-30
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781788853545

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The White Cockade by Stuart McHardy Pdf

An essential read for fans of Outlander During the first half of the eighteenth century, Bonnie Prince Charlie and his diehard supporters – the Jacobites – almost changed the course of British history. Their attempts to drive out the house of Hanover and restore the Stuarts to the British throne is one of the great epics of history. In this book, acclaimed storyteller Stuart McHardy retells over forty Jacobite stories which date back to the time of the prince himself and his bitter defeat at the Battle of Culloden. Featuring the exploits of real people and actual events, and including tales of love, loyalty, bravery and treachery, The White Cockade opens a window into a remarkable world and features a huge cast of colourful characters.

Author : J Robert Hutchinson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 268 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 1898
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OXFORD:601506830

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The romance of a regiment: the story of the giant grenadiers of Potsdam, 1713-1740 by J Robert Hutchinson Pdf

Author : William Harrison Ainsworth
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 204 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 1850
Category : Electronic
ISBN : STANFORD:36105025077277

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The Works of W. Harrison Ainsworth, Esq: The miser's daughter : a tale by William Harrison Ainsworth Pdf

Author : James Eugene Farmer
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 1898
Category : France
ISBN : OCLC:948536570

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The Grenadier by James Eugene Farmer Pdf

Author : Charles Alfred Maxwell
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 500 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 1870
Category : Orkney (Scotland)
ISBN : UOM:39015063934882

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The Sea Kings of Orkney, and Other Historical Tales by Charles Alfred Maxwell Pdf

Author : Jacob Larwood
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 506 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 1881
Category : London (England)
ISBN : UCAL:$B271201

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The Story of the London Parks by Jacob Larwood Pdf

Author : Charles Lethbridge Kingsford
Publisher : London : Country Life : G. Newnes ; New York : C. Scribner's
Page : 284 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 1921
Category : Electronic
ISBN : UOM:39015035813354

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The Story of the Royal Warwickshire Regiment by Charles Lethbridge Kingsford Pdf

Author : Jacob Larwood (pseud. [i.e. Herman Diederik Johan van Schevichayen.])
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 354 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 1872
Category : Electronic
ISBN : NLS:V000607658

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The Story of the London Parks by Jacob Larwood (pseud. [i.e. Herman Diederik Johan van Schevichayen.]) Pdf

Author : James Eugene Farmer
Publisher : Hardpress Publishing
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2012-01-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1290022038

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The Grenadier; a Story of the Empire by James Eugene Farmer Pdf

Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.

Author : Lady Barbarina Dacre
Publisher : Theclassics.Us
Page : 72 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2013-09
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1230736956

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Winifred, Countess of Nithsdale; a Tale of the Jacobite Wars by Lady Barbarina Dacre Pdf

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1869 edition. Excerpt: ... CHAPTER XVI. The drowsy night grows on the world, and now The busy craftsman and o'erlabour'd hind Forget the travail of the day in sleep: Care only wakes, and moping pensiveness. Rowb. The sun was now midway through its course, and their progress had been but slow. "Is not my dear lady in need of rest ?" inquired Amy Evans, as they approached a small village, at the entrance of which there was a newly painted gaudy sign of the king's head. "No, Amy, no; I need no rest. The consciousness of drawing nearer to my lord is rest enough for me." "But, honored madam," interposed Walter Elliot, "it were not ower wise in us to push our steeds too hard. The dumb creatures are but flesh and bluid like our ainselves; and should they chance to knock up, what shall we do, I'm thinking. 'Tis weary wark for them, lifting their hoofs eighteen or twenty inches through the snaw every step they take. An' it please your leddyship, we had better gie them a rest at yon bra' looking inn." "Not there, good Walter, not there. Look at that flaring sign! A little farther on there is another place of refreshment; 'tis but an humble one I grant, but at this moment any will be more welcome to me than this." And she averted her eyes from the " King George's Head," in large and golden letters, which adorned the front of the building. The place she had selected was indeed but a wretched alehouse, and they only staid there long enough to allow the animals necessary food. She was impatient to be gone; and as they seldom could proceed beyond a foot's pace, they were still some miles from their destined resting-place for the night when the short day had closed in; the sun had already set crimson beyond the cold snowy fields, and the clear deep blue of the heavens was...