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Title: In the Mahdi's Grasp
Note: Reading ease score: 77.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England
Summary: "In the Mahdi's Grasp" by George Manville Fenn is a historical novel likely written during the late 19th century. The story revolves around a young army officer named Harry Frere, who has been captured and enslaved during the turbulent wars in the Soudan. The plot thickens as his friends, including a skilled surgeon, undertake a perilous journey to rescue him from the stronghold of the Mahdi, navigating through the chaos of battle and deception in their quest to set him free. The beginning of the novel introduces us to the characters involved in Harry's rescue, particularly focusing on his friends in London who are deeply concerned about his fate. Doctor Morris, a thoughtful and determined figure, along with Professor Landon, passionately discuss Harry's capture and the implications of their plans to save him. As they prepare for their journey to Cairo and beyond, they confront various challenges, including the potential dangers they may face in the Soudan. The narrative sets an intriguing tone of suspense and camaraderie among the characters, suggesting a mix of adventure and moral dilemmas as they strive to free their friend from bondage. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Fenn, George Manville, 1831-1909
Illustrator: Speed, Lancelot, 1860-1931
EBook No.: 24926
Published: Mar 28, 2008
Downloads: 68
Language: English
Subject: Boys -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Egypt -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Gordon Relief Expedition (1884-1885) -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: In the Mahdi's Grasp
Note: Reading ease score: 77.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England
Summary: "In the Mahdi's Grasp" by George Manville Fenn is a historical novel likely written during the late 19th century. The story revolves around a young army officer named Harry Frere, who has been captured and enslaved during the turbulent wars in the Soudan. The plot thickens as his friends, including a skilled surgeon, undertake a perilous journey to rescue him from the stronghold of the Mahdi, navigating through the chaos of battle and deception in their quest to set him free. The beginning of the novel introduces us to the characters involved in Harry's rescue, particularly focusing on his friends in London who are deeply concerned about his fate. Doctor Morris, a thoughtful and determined figure, along with Professor Landon, passionately discuss Harry's capture and the implications of their plans to save him. As they prepare for their journey to Cairo and beyond, they confront various challenges, including the potential dangers they may face in the Soudan. The narrative sets an intriguing tone of suspense and camaraderie among the characters, suggesting a mix of adventure and moral dilemmas as they strive to free their friend from bondage. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Fenn, George Manville, 1831-1909
Illustrator: Speed, Lancelot, 1860-1931
EBook No.: 24926
Published: Mar 28, 2008
Downloads: 68
Language: English
Subject: Boys -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Egypt -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Gordon Relief Expedition (1884-1885) -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.