Jack Hinton - The Guardsman
By Charles Lever
Published by Walter Scott Ltd: London c1900 (undated)
"Jack Hinton: The Guardsman by Charles Lever, published by Walter Scott Ltd, London, circa 1900 (undated), is a spirited example of Lever's trademark blend of adventure, humour, and social satire. Set amid the backdrop of 19th-century military life, the novel follows the exploits of the dashing and impulsive Jack Hinton, whose charm and recklessness lead him through a series of romantic entanglements, duels, and regimental escapades. Lever's lively prose and vivid dialogue capture both the camaraderie and chaos of army life, reflecting the author's own Irish wit and his fascination with the follies of gallantry and honour.
Bound in an attractive half-leather and cloth binding with gilt lettering to the spine, this edition belongs to Walter Scott's popular late Victorian series that reintroduced classic 19th-century fiction to new audiences. A robust and entertaining work by one of Ireland's great comic novelists, this volume will appeal to readers of Victorian literature, collectors of period bindings, and admirers of adventurous military fiction."
General wear and fading to covers and spine as pictured. Some light foxing to prelims with the vast majority of pages typically clean and well presented. A nice copy in very good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.
