With Moore at Corunna

G. A. Henty (1832 - 1902)

Terrence O’Conner, Son of an officer in the “Mayo Fusiliers,” joins as an ensign when the regiment is called out to Portugal to fight the French in the Peninsular War. Terrence quickly distinguishes himself in early battles and is with Sir John Moore when that general invaded Spain. General Moore was forced to retreat to the town of Corunna where the British beat the French and then retreated on their ships without Terrence. Terrence eventually leads a band of Portuguese irregulars and creates the Minho Regiment. He rescues his cousin from a convent and is present at the fall of Oporto. Part 2 of the story is told in the sequel “Under Wellington’s Command.” - Summary by Charles P. Sapp

Genre(s): Historical Fiction

Language: English

Section Chapter Reader Time
Play 00 Preface Charles P. Sapp
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Play 01 The Mayo Fusiliers Charles P. Sapp
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Play 02 Two Dangers Charles P. Sapp
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Play 03 Disembarked Charles P. Sapp
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Play 04 Under Canvas Charles P. Sapp
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Play 05 Rolica and Vimiera Charles P. Sapp
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Play 06 A Pause Charles P. Sapp
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Play 07 The Advance Charles P. Sapp
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Play 08 A False Alarm Charles P. Sapp
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Play 09 The Retreat Charles P. Sapp
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Play 10 Corunna Charles P. Sapp
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Play 11 An Escape Charles P. Sapp
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Play 12 A Dangerous Mission Charles P. Sapp
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Play 13 An Awkward Position Charles P. Sapp
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Play 14 An Independent Command Charles P. Sapp
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Play 15 The First Skirmish Charles P. Sapp
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Play 16 In the Passes Charles P. Sapp
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Play 17 An Escape Charles P. Sapp
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Play 18 Mary O'Connor Charles P. Sapp
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Play 19 Confirmed in Command Charles P. Sapp
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Play 20 With the Mayos Charles P. Sapp
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Play 21 Portugal Freed Charles P. Sapp
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Play 22 News from Home Charles P. Sapp
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