This edition had all images removed.
Title: Through Three Campaigns: A Story of Chitral, Tirah and Ashanti
Note: Reading ease score: 76.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Martin Robb
Summary: "Through Three Campaigns: A Story of Chitral, Tirah and Ashanti" by G. A. Henty is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The story follows the journey of young Lisle Bullen, the son of a British officer, as he navigates the tumultuous military conflicts of Chitral, Tirah, and Ashanti. As he comes to terms with his father's death during a campaign, Lisle disguises himself to join the British forces, eager to prove his bravery and honor his late father's legacy. At the start of the narrative, the preface establishes the book's historical context, shedding light on the challenging conditions faced by British troops during the campaigns. The opening chapter introduces Lisle and his father, Captain Bullen, as they prepare for another military expedition. Following his father's fatal injury during a skirmish with the Afridi tribesmen, Lisle grapples with grief and seeks excitement amid the regiment's discussions of impending battles. As rumors of tribal unrest emerge, Lisle decides to disguise himself and join the troops in the field, despite the dangers ahead. This sets the stage for action-packed adventures and personal growth as Lisle navigates the harrowing realities of war. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Henty, G. A. (George Alfred), 1832-1902
Illustrator: Paget, Walter, 1863-1935
EBook No.: 20641
Published: Feb 21, 2007
Downloads: 57
Language: English
Subject: Orphans -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Adventure stories
Subject: Patriotism -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Youth -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Soldiers -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Courage -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Youth and death -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Ashanti War, 1900 -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: India -- History -- Chitral Campaign, 1895 -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: India -- History -- Tirah Campaign, 1897-1898 -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Ghana -- History -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Through Three Campaigns: A Story of Chitral, Tirah and Ashanti
Note: Reading ease score: 76.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Martin Robb
Summary: "Through Three Campaigns: A Story of Chitral, Tirah and Ashanti" by G. A. Henty is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The story follows the journey of young Lisle Bullen, the son of a British officer, as he navigates the tumultuous military conflicts of Chitral, Tirah, and Ashanti. As he comes to terms with his father's death during a campaign, Lisle disguises himself to join the British forces, eager to prove his bravery and honor his late father's legacy. At the start of the narrative, the preface establishes the book's historical context, shedding light on the challenging conditions faced by British troops during the campaigns. The opening chapter introduces Lisle and his father, Captain Bullen, as they prepare for another military expedition. Following his father's fatal injury during a skirmish with the Afridi tribesmen, Lisle grapples with grief and seeks excitement amid the regiment's discussions of impending battles. As rumors of tribal unrest emerge, Lisle decides to disguise himself and join the troops in the field, despite the dangers ahead. This sets the stage for action-packed adventures and personal growth as Lisle navigates the harrowing realities of war. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Henty, G. A. (George Alfred), 1832-1902
Illustrator: Paget, Walter, 1863-1935
EBook No.: 20641
Published: Feb 21, 2007
Downloads: 57
Language: English
Subject: Orphans -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Adventure stories
Subject: Patriotism -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Youth -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Soldiers -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Courage -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Youth and death -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Ashanti War, 1900 -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: India -- History -- Chitral Campaign, 1895 -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: India -- History -- Tirah Campaign, 1897-1898 -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Ghana -- History -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.