Orange and Green: A Tale of the Boyne and Limerick

Orange and Green: A Tale of the Boyne and Limerick plunges into the fierce struggle between James II and William of Orange in Ireland, where religion, land, loyalty, and power collide. Through the eyes of a young protagonist, the novel moves from shipwreck and divided allegiance to the siege of Derry, the Battle of the Boyne, and the hard campaigns around Dundalk, Athlone, and Limerick. G. A. Henty combines rapid-fire adventure with vivid military history, capturing both the excitement of battle and the bitterness of a nation torn apart. As William's army pushes westward, the story reveals the chaos of war: plunder, broken discipline, civilian suffering, and mercenaries who seem as dangerous as the enemy. The grim siege of Athlone and the tense advance on Limerick show the strength of Irish resistance, the mistrust between Irish and French commanders, and the precarious hopes of either side. Walter's narrow escape from execution, his reunion with his father, and his conversations with Colonel L'Estrange deepen the novel's moral drama, exposing the cruelty of the conflict and the courage required to endure it. This edition has been fully restored with modern typesetting, custom cover design.