War Times or The Lads Of Craigross
By Sarah Tytler
Published by WH Allen & Co Limited: London 1893 1st Edition
"War Times; or, The Lads of Craigross is Sarah Tytler's spirited Victorian tale of courage, loyalty, and family honour set against the backdrop of nineteenth-century conflict. Centred on the Craigross brothers, the story follows their intertwined paths from the sheltered life of home into the uncertainties and trials of wartime service. Tytler blends domestic drama with military adventure, offering a narrative that reflects both the anxieties and the patriotic ideals of the era, while capturing the emotional weight borne by families whose sons marched off to fight.
Published in 1893 as a true first edition, the book showcases Tytler's gift for moral storytelling and character-driven narrative, presenting themes of sacrifice, steadfastness, and moral fortitude aimed at a youthful but thoughtful readership. Its depictions of duty and brotherhood mirror Victorian values while providing an engaging, fast-paced plot enriched with period atmosphere. This volume will appeal to collectors of Victorian juvenile fiction, enthusiasts of military adventure stories, and readers drawn to uplifting nineteenth-century family narratives."
