The Tanner-Boy: And How He Became Lieutenant-General (1864) - Paperback

The Tanner-Boy: And How He Became Lieutenant-General is a historical fiction novel written by Charles Wheeler Denison and originally published in 1864. The story follows the life of a young boy named Tom, who grows up as a tanner's apprentice in rural England during the 18th century. Despite his humble beginnings, Tom dreams of becoming a soldier and rising through the ranks of the military.As Tom grows older, he begins to realize his dream by enlisting in the army and proving himself to be a skilled and courageous soldier. He quickly rises through the ranks and eventually becomes a Lieutenant-General, leading his troops into battle and earning the respect of his fellow soldiers and superiors.Throughout the novel, Denison weaves in historical events and figures, including the Seven Years' War and the Duke of Wellington, adding depth and authenticity to the story. The Tanner-Boy: And How He Became Lieutenant-General is a compelling tale of determination, bravery, and the power of perseverance.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.