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Title: Draw Swords! In the Horse Artillery
Note: Reading ease score: 80.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England
Summary: "Draw Swords! In the Horse Artillery" by George Manville Fenn is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers around Richard Darrell, a 17-year-old boy who has recently been commissioned as a subaltern in the Bengal Horse Artillery during the British Raj in India. As he navigates the challenges of military life, Darrell grapples with feelings of loneliness, self-doubt, and a longing to prove himself among his peers. At the start of the narrative, Richard struggles with the emotional upheaval of being separated from his familiar life in England. His first day in India brings a mix of excitement and disappointment as he faces the harsh realities of military life, including navigating troop dynamics and overcoming the thrill and trepidation of his first riding lesson. The opening chapters delve into his early experiences and interactions, particularly focusing on his ambitions to excel in the esteemed horse artillery unit. Despite his insecurities about his youthful appearance and the heavy responsibilities ahead, Richard’s character starts to emerge as he takes on the challenge of mastering a fierce Arabian horse named Burnouse, hinting at the growth and adventures that lie ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Fenn, George Manville, 1831-1909
Illustrator: Groome, William H. C., 1860-1914
EBook No.: 34493
Published: Nov 29, 2010
Downloads: 79
Language: English
Subject: India -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: East India Company. Army -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Soldiers -- India -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: India -- Kings and rulers -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Draw Swords! In the Horse Artillery
Note: Reading ease score: 80.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England
Summary: "Draw Swords! In the Horse Artillery" by George Manville Fenn is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers around Richard Darrell, a 17-year-old boy who has recently been commissioned as a subaltern in the Bengal Horse Artillery during the British Raj in India. As he navigates the challenges of military life, Darrell grapples with feelings of loneliness, self-doubt, and a longing to prove himself among his peers. At the start of the narrative, Richard struggles with the emotional upheaval of being separated from his familiar life in England. His first day in India brings a mix of excitement and disappointment as he faces the harsh realities of military life, including navigating troop dynamics and overcoming the thrill and trepidation of his first riding lesson. The opening chapters delve into his early experiences and interactions, particularly focusing on his ambitions to excel in the esteemed horse artillery unit. Despite his insecurities about his youthful appearance and the heavy responsibilities ahead, Richard’s character starts to emerge as he takes on the challenge of mastering a fierce Arabian horse named Burnouse, hinting at the growth and adventures that lie ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Fenn, George Manville, 1831-1909
Illustrator: Groome, William H. C., 1860-1914
EBook No.: 34493
Published: Nov 29, 2010
Downloads: 79
Language: English
Subject: India -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: East India Company. Army -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Soldiers -- India -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: India -- Kings and rulers -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.