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In Love and War: the Lives of General Harry and Lady Smith

In Love and War: the Lives of General Harry and Lady Smith

The Lives and Marriage of General Harry and Lady Smith

by David Rooney and Michael Scott
Hardback
Publication Date: 20/03/2009

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The manner of their meeting was unprecedented. During the lawless mayhem that followed the capture of Badajoz by Wellington, a 14 year old Spanish girl sought the protection of Captain Harry Smith. They fell in love and married shortly after. From then on their lives and careers were inextricably linked and Juana not only followed her able, brave and ambitious husband but built her own formidable reputation. The book describes their lives together starting with the remaining battles of the Peninsula War. Harry Smith was already a favourite of Wellington. His card was marked and his career prospered. He distinguished himself in numerous campaigns and theatres. It will however be the couple's achievements and legacy in South Africa that they are best associated with. Travelers to Natal are reminded of this by the towns of Ladysmith and Harrysmith. SELLING POINTS: Lady Smith is a name with deep significance due to the celebrated relief of the siege. The book covers a broad span of military history but will appeal to both sexes due to its inherent romantic theme and the life of the resourceful Lady Smith. 20 b/w photos
ISBN:
9781844158409
9781844158409
Category:
Biography: historical
Format:
Hardback
Publication Date:
20-03-2009
Publisher:
Pen & Sword Books Ltd
Country of origin:
United Kingdom
Pages:
224
Dimensions (mm):
234x156x0mm
Weight:
0kg
David Rooney

David Rooney, historian and former curator of timekeeping at the Royal Observatory Greenwich, is a director of the Antiquarian Horological Society and sits on the management committee of the Clockmakers' Museum, the world's oldest clock and watch museum.

Michael Scott

Michael Scott has been a motoring journalist for 40 years, and has specialised in motorcycle grand prix racing, attending almost every GP, since 1984.

As well as contributing to magazines worldwide, including Japan, the USA, Australia, India and much of Europe, Scott has edited SuperBike Magazine and Road Racer.

He is the author of several books including, for Carlton, MotoGP: The Illustrated History (which has global sales of 70,000) and the critically acclaimed Wayne Rainey - His Own Story.

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