Project Gutenberg 2015-09-02 Public domain in the USA. 558 Ainsworth, William Harrison 1805 1882 Ainsworth, W. Harrison (William Harrison) Ainsworth, W. H. (William Harrison) Ainsworth, Harrison Ainworth, W. Harrison (William Harrison) Ticheburn, Cheviot Preston Fight; or, The Insurrection of 1715 Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Preston_Fight_(novel) Produced by David Widger from page images generously provided by the Internet Archive "Preston Fight; or, The Insurrection of 1715" by William Harrison Ainsworth is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative revolves around the significant events of the Jacobite uprising of 1715, focusing on notable figures such as the Earl of Derwentwater and other notable characters involved in the insurrection. The book explores themes of loyalty, bravery, and the consequences of political conflicts, set against the rich backdrop of English history. The opening portion introduces readers to the setting of Dilston Castle, the residence of the young Earl of Derwentwater, who is described as noble and chivalrous, as well as devoutly Roman Catholic. As he prepares for a visit from the Chevalier de Saint George, the narrative hints at the impending insurrection and the inner turmoil experienced by the characters as they navigate loyalties and ambitions. The arrival of this disguised royal figure sets the stage for the unfolding drama, as well as interwoven themes of romance and political intrigue, with characters like Lady Anna Webb and others playing crucial roles in the saga of rebellion that is about to be set in motion. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 71.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Jacobite Rebellion, 1715 -- Fiction PR Text Category: Historical Novels Category: Novels Category: British Literature 733491 2025-07-20T05:22:39.654621 text/html 751182 2024-10-24T17:57:47 text/html 2490167 2025-07-20T05:22:49.974643 application/epub+zip 2499224 2025-07-20T05:22:41.378634 application/epub+zip 345098 2025-07-20T05:22:40.438661 application/epub+zip 2761923 2025-07-20T05:22:56.709559 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 2666414 2025-07-20T05:22:48.711589 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 522819 2022-09-22T14:33:54.583687 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 590170 2025-07-20T05:22:37.377673 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 570267 2024-10-24T17:57:47 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17578 2025-07-20T05:22:56.863532 application/rdf+xml 24798 2025-07-20T05:22:40.608631 image/jpeg 3841 2025-07-20T05:22:40.523624 image/jpeg 4077331 2025-07-20T05:22:39.758647 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 en.wikipedia