G A Henty

Through the Fray G A Henty

Today, a Luddite is generally considered to be a curmudgeon who prefers the old way of doing something. In the early 19th century Luddites placed their jobs and even their lives on the line to protest nefarious practices imposed by factory owners during the explosive growth of the Industrial Revolution. Eschewing his typical pattern of telling stories of great military battles, Henty focuses on the personal struggles of English worker's as they adjust to the changes brought about by indusltrialization. In Through the Fray, the reader follows the exploits of a young man, Ned Sankey, who experienced those turbulent days. If you are ready for adventure with a keen historical background, then you will find Through the Fray to be a true reader's delight.