The Dash for Khartoum: A Tale of the Nile Expedition by G. A. Henty

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Author Henty, G. A. (George Alfred), 1832-1902
Illustrator Nash, J. (Joseph), -1922
Illustrator Schönberg, John
Title The Dash for Khartoum: A Tale of the Nile Expedition
Note Reading ease score: 77.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "The Dash for Khartoum: A Tale of the Nile Expedition" by G. A. Henty is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The book revolves around a dramatic and fictionalized account of the Nile Expedition, focusing primarily on the intertwined lives of two boys—Rupert and Edgar Clinton—who grow up as brothers but are caught in a mysterious mix-up regarding their true identities. This narrative explores themes of loyalty, friendship, and the moral implications of secrets, as both boys are thrust into a world where their heritage and futures hang in the balance. At the start of the novel, we meet Jane Humphreys, who is reflecting on the complications that have arisen from raising two babies—her own son and the equally indistinguishable son of Captain Clinton—after a fateful mix-up. Following the unexpected death of Jane's father, she initially accepted the marriage proposal of Sergeant Humphreys in a moment of desperation. As confusion ensues concerning the true identities of the children, the story unfolds with Jane's struggle between her responsibilities as a mother and her desire for wealth and social prestige, setting the stage for a complex examination of family dynamics, emotional turmoil, and the impact of upbringing on one's identity. The opening establishes a rich context for the social and familial conflicts that drive the ensuing action in this gripping tale. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Africa -- Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 21986
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Sep 12, 2013
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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