In Freedom's Cause: A Story of Wallace and Bruce

by G.A. Henty and George Alfred Henty

Book Overview

At the end of the thirteenth century, the oppressed people of Scotland rebelled against their despised English ruler, Edward Longshanks. In Freedom's Cause recounts the Scots' desperate but ultimately triumphant struggle in the face of overwhelming odds -- a hard-fought series of battles conducted under the leadership of William Wallace and Robert Bruce.
Time has burnished the feats of these great heroes to mythic proportions, but Wallace and Bruce were real people. This gripping tale of courage, loyalty, and ingenuity recounts their deeds within an accurate historical context. Readers join their company alongside a fictional protagonist, young Archie Forbes, whose estates have been wrongfully confiscated. Archie forms a group of scouts to fight alongside the legendary Scottish chieftains (who were memorably portrayed in the film Braveheart) for their country's independence.
In Freedom's Cause is one among the many historical novels for young readers by George Alfred Henty. A storyteller who specialized in blending authentic historical facts with exciting fictional characters, Henty produced more than 140 books and achieved a reputation as "The Prince of Storytellers." Immensely popular and widely used in schools for many years, Henty's novels continue to fire young imaginations with their spirited tales of adventure amid exciting historical eras.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 048642362X
• ISBN13: 9780486423623
• Release Date: October 2002
• Publisher: Dover Publications
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.2" x 8.3"
• Age Range: 8 to 14 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 9

Customer Reviews

Great Historical Fiction and Adventure

Freedom's Cause has a brilliant plot and a fictional character as the protaganist. He starts off as a teen and then grows up through the time of William Wallace and Robert the Bruce. The fictional protagonist interacts with historical characters from that period of Scottish History. The story is full of adventure, friendship, loyalty, honor, heroics, and history. Good values are presented. This book is great for anyone looking for something on Scottish history and which also is an outstanding novel. This book is as excellent or better then any Nigel Tranter book I have read, like The Wallace and The Bruce Trilogy. The accuracy of the historical period is superb and I have read much on this area of Scottish history. The persons discussed, the geography talked about, and the timeline presented is very accurate. I highly recommend this and can't wait to read another Henty.

"Unbelievable!"

This book has open my mind to Henty and the Renaissance. Not only does the writer incredibly and accurately describe the scene but also the characters like it is real life! Once picked up, it is impossible to put down. Archie, Wallace, Bruce and all the others take captive your thoughts. This book is highly reccomended because knowing about history accurately is vital. This book does all of that!

A Must Read!

This is a truly inspirational book. I believe this book describes one of the great events in all of human history. For any parent who wants to give their child a view of the world outside their strip-mall laden nieghborhood, they should dedicate themselves to reading this story to them. My youngest is only 7 years old and he loved this book! The only caveat I have is this book, like all Henty books, details many graphic battles. However, the main character demonstrates bravery, leadership, loyalty and ingenuity- traits we'd all love to see built into our kids. I can't recommend this book highly enough.

In Freedom's Cause: an inspiring read

This book is one of the greatest I have ever read.Taking place in medieval Scotland, it follows the many adventures of Sir Archie Forbes, a young scotsman who is determined to see his people free from the tyranny of England. Archie meets up with William Wallace and Robert the Bruce, Falls in love, and has many adventures. I loved this book, and i'm sure anyone who reads it will feel the same!