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Henty, G. A. (George Alfred)
1832
1902
Henty, George Alfred
Henty, G.A.
Margetson, W. H. (William Henry)
1861
1940
Margetson, William Henry
The Tiger of Mysore: A Story of the War with Tippoo Saib
Reading ease score: 76.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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"The Tiger of Mysore: A Story of the War with Tippoo Saib" by G. A. Henty is a historical adventure novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around young Dick Holland, son of a sea captain who has mysteriously gone missing, and his mother, Margaret, as they embark on a perilous journey to India in search of her husband. The context of the narrative is set against the backdrop of British colonial India, focusing on the conflicts with the notorious Tippoo Sultan of Mysore. At the start of the narrative, the reader learns about Dick's father's shipwreck and disappearance and how this tragedy has shaped their family's life. The opening introduces key characters, including Dick and his determined mother, who, fueled by hope and desperation, decide to travel to India to discover the fate of her husband and face the dangers posed by endless political turmoil. The stage is set for a thrilling tale of bravery, resilience, and the struggles faced by those caught in the tides of war. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Tipu Sultan, Fath 'Ali, Nawab of Mysore, 1753-1799 -- Juvenile fiction
India -- History -- Mysore War, 1799 -- Fiction
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Children's Fiction
Browsing: Children & Young Adult Reading
Browsing: History - Warfare
Browsing: Fiction
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