Out with Garibaldi: A Story of the Liberation of Italy

Henty, G. A. (George Alfred), 1832-1902Project Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

Rating 3.2
Word count
578K words
Chapters
58

Tags

English Originals Historical Fiction Historical ReappraisalMilitary StrategyAdventure JourneyMilitary CommandersGaribaldiHeroismPatriotismComing of AgeItalian UnificationYouth Reading

Summary

Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today.Out with Garibaldi: A story of the liberation of Italy by G. A. HentyAuthor: Henty, G. A. (George Alfred), 1832-1902,Language: English, Class: PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres, Release Date: May 3, 2014

Editor's review

Out with Garibaldi is a historical adventure novel by G. A. Henty set against the Italian liberation movement, published as a public-domain ebook by Project Gutenberg. Henty typically places a young protagonist at the center of major historical events, and this book interweaves personal adventure with the backdrop of Garibaldi's expedition, combining storytelling with a sense of historical setting. Its strength lies in rendering the atmosphere and human circumstances of nineteenth-century Italian unification through fiction, making it suitable for readers interested in historical novels and adventure narratives. As you read, note the balance between invented characters and real historical events, and treat the book as an entry point into the period rather than a historical source. The English narrative moves quickly and is clearly divided into chapters, suited to chapter-by-chapter reading alongside background material.

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Reading tips

  1. Learn the basic background of Garibaldi's expedition before starting the novel; the historical setting will be clearer.
  2. Read chapter by chapter, briefly reviewing the event line and character relationships after each to avoid confusion.
  3. Distinguish the fictional protagonist from real historical figures and note the author's period stance and narrative tendencies.
  4. Read alongside a brief history of Italian unification, using the novel as an atmospheric entry point rather than a factual basis.

About the publisher

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Contents

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FAQ

Is this a history book or a novel? Is the history reliable? It is a historical adventure novel, with a fictional protagonist placed in a real historical setting. The period atmosphere and the framework of major events are broadly informative, but specific characters' experiences and dialogue are literary invention and should not be taken as historical fact; pair it with proper historical reading.
Can I understand it without a background in Italian history? Yes, but it will be much smoother if you first learn the basic outline of Garibaldi and the Italian unification movement. The novel focuses on adventure and characters' experiences, with historical background mostly woven into the narrative; if you are entirely unfamiliar, start with a short background introduction.
Is it suitable for young readers? Henty's works often feature young protagonists on adventures with clear narrative, suitable for young readers with some English foundation. However, the book involves war and period attitudes, so parents or teachers are advised to guide readers in distinguishing literary narrative from historical fact.

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About the author

Henty, G. A. (George Alfred), 1832-1902 Author

George Alfred Henty (1832–1902) was a well-known British writer of historical adventure novels for young readers in the nineteenth century. The collection here contains 107 of his works, most of them drawn from major historical events in Europe and the Americas: By Right of Conquest is set during Cortez's conquest of Mexico, Under Wellington's Command takes the Peninsular War as its background, and For the Temple deals with the fall of Jerusalem. He typically placed a young hero at the centre of real historical scenes, weaving military campaigns and political struggles together with personal adventure. The plots are tightly paced and rich in detail, and they reflect a distinctly British outlook and the moral tastes of the Victorian age. His output was considerable, and his books had a lasting influence on later historical adventure fiction. Public information about his family, education and career is limited, so no speculation is offered here.