
audiobook
by G. A. (George Alfred) Henty
In Freedom's Cause - G. A. Henty
PREFACE.
Chapter I - Glen Cairn
Chapter II - Leaving Home
Chapter III - Sir William Wallace
Chapter IV - The Capture of Lanark
Chapter V - A Treacherous Plot
Chapter VI - The Barns of Ayr
Chapter VII - The Cave in the Pentlands
Chapter VIII - The Council at Stirling
In the remote valley of Glen Cairn, the modest stronghold of the Forbes family stands amid mist‑shrouded hills and a winding river that forms a natural moat. Young Archie, the sole heir, watches his mother struggle to keep their home afloat after his father’s death and a brutal raid by the rival Kerrs. The quiet, rugged landscape set against a backdrop of feuding clans and a waning royal power hints at the larger turmoil stirring across Scotland.
When the celebrated warriors William Wallace and Robert Bruce enter the picture, Archie’s world expands beyond the valley walls. He finds himself caught up in daring raids, secret councils, and the fierce drive for Scottish freedom that will shape his destiny. Listeners will journey with him from the tranquil gardens of Glen Cairn into the heart of a nation’s fight for independence.
Language
en
Duration
~11 hours (650K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Martin Robb and Ted Robb. HTML version by Al Haines.
Release date
2003-12-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1832–1902
Best known for fast-moving historical adventures, this Victorian writer and war correspondent turned real-world reporting into stories full of battles, danger, and young heroes. His books were hugely popular with generations of readers and helped shape classic boys' adventure fiction.
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by G. A. (George Alfred) Henty

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by G. A. (George Alfred) Henty

by G. A. (George Alfred) Henty

by G. A. (George Alfred) Henty

by G. A. (George Alfred) Henty

by G. A. (George Alfred) Henty

by G. A. (George Alfred) Henty