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Title: The March to Magdala
Note: Reading ease score: 62.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Summary: "The March to Magdala" by G. A. Henty is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The narrative details the British expedition to Abyssinia during a time of political tension and military engagement, focusing on the events surrounding the rescue of captives held by the ruler, Emperor Theodore. Through the eyes of the special correspondent G. A. Henty, the story captures the challenges and complexities faced by the expeditionary force. At the start of this work, Henty introduces readers to the preparations for the Abyssinian expedition and outlines the background of escalating tensions between British authorities and Emperor Theodore. He details the logistical complications faced by the troops, difficulties with transport, and challenges in communication, emphasizing the chaotic nature surrounding the troop movements and equipment readiness. The initial chapters set the stage for the expedition, hinting at both the heroic aspirations and the unpredictable hardships that lie ahead as the British force marches toward Magdala. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Henty, G. A. (George Alfred), 1832-1902
EBook No.: 39470
Published: Apr 17, 2012
Downloads: 82
Language: English
Subject: Ethiopia -- History -- 1490-1889
Subject: Abyssinian Expedition (1867-1868)
Subject: Magdala, Battle of, Amba Maryam, Ethiopia, 1868
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Africa
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The March to Magdala
Note: Reading ease score: 62.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Summary: "The March to Magdala" by G. A. Henty is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The narrative details the British expedition to Abyssinia during a time of political tension and military engagement, focusing on the events surrounding the rescue of captives held by the ruler, Emperor Theodore. Through the eyes of the special correspondent G. A. Henty, the story captures the challenges and complexities faced by the expeditionary force. At the start of this work, Henty introduces readers to the preparations for the Abyssinian expedition and outlines the background of escalating tensions between British authorities and Emperor Theodore. He details the logistical complications faced by the troops, difficulties with transport, and challenges in communication, emphasizing the chaotic nature surrounding the troop movements and equipment readiness. The initial chapters set the stage for the expedition, hinting at both the heroic aspirations and the unpredictable hardships that lie ahead as the British force marches toward Magdala. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Henty, G. A. (George Alfred), 1832-1902
EBook No.: 39470
Published: Apr 17, 2012
Downloads: 82
Language: English
Subject: Ethiopia -- History -- 1490-1889
Subject: Abyssinian Expedition (1867-1868)
Subject: Magdala, Battle of, Amba Maryam, Ethiopia, 1868
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Africa
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.