Project Gutenberg 2012-10-22 Public domain in the USA. 223 James, Margaret Ellen James, M. E. The Fishguard Invasion by the French in 1797 This ebook was transcribed by Les Bowler "The Fishguard Invasion by the French in 1797" by Margaret Ellen James is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book recounts a remarkable incident of the French invasion that took place in Pembrokeshire, Wales, detailing the people’s response and the subsequent events that transpired during this tumultuous time. Central to the narrative is the perspective of Daniel Rowlands, the Vicar of Llanfiangelpenybont, who is both a participant and commentator on the unfolding drama involving local residents and foreign troops. The opening of the book introduces the serene yet deceptive setting of Fishguard on a beautiful February day in 1797, soon shattered by the alarming news of a French invasion. Daniel Rowlands, the young protagonist, learns from a frantic messenger that French ships are approaching, triggering an excited response among residents who gather to witness this unforeseen event. As the French frigates land and soldiers disembark, the local people, including Rowlands, react with a mix of curiosity and fear. The narrative captures the chaotic atmosphere of the moment, setting the stage for the ensuing struggle as the inhabitants of Fishguard prepare to defend their homeland against the invaders. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 74.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Fishguard, Battle of, Fishguard, Wales, 1797 -- Fiction Wales -- History -- Fiction PR Text Browsing: History - General Browsing: Fiction Category: History - British Category: History - Modern (1750+) Category: History - Warfare 233288 2025-06-16T16:40:34.616699 text/html 233692 2012-10-22T16:11:15 text/html 504746 2012-10-22T16:16:28 text/html application/zip 529385 2025-06-16T16:40:39.775718 application/epub+zip 526195 2025-06-16T16:40:35.540678 application/epub+zip 143660 2025-06-16T16:40:35.053676 application/epub+zip 602757 2025-06-16T16:40:42.941649 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 573478 2025-06-16T16:40:38.945641 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 197322 2022-09-18T19:01:34.624164 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 202698 2025-06-16T16:40:34.148717 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 202436 2012-10-22T16:10:29 text/plain; charset=utf-8 79398 2012-10-22T16:16:28 text/plain; charset=utf-8 application/zip 18094 2025-06-16T16:40:43.098713 application/rdf+xml 23626 2025-06-16T16:40:35.145703 image/jpeg 3865 2025-06-16T16:40:35.099680 image/jpeg 506630 2025-06-16T16:40:34.674664 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog