In the grip of the Mullah: A tale of adventure in Somaliland by F. S. Brereton
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| Author | Brereton, F. S. (Frederick Sadleir), 1872-1957 |
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| Illustrator | Sheldon, Charles Mills, 1866-1928 |
| Title | In the grip of the Mullah: A tale of adventure in Somaliland |
| Note | Reading ease score: 74.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "In the Grip of the Mullah: A Tale of Adventure in Somaliland" by Captain F. S. Brereton is a historical adventure novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows Colonel Hubbard, the sole survivor of a shipwreck in the Gulf of Aden, who washes ashore in Somaliland and quickly finds himself captured by a group of native warriors. As the narrative unfolds, readers are led into a gripping tale filled with suspense, danger, and the quest for survival against the backdrop of colonial conflict in East Africa. The opening of the book introduces Colonel Hubbard and his friend Major Bellamy aboard a ship navigating a fierce storm, ultimately leading to the vessel's wreck near the island of Perim. The colonel manages to survive by clinging onto debris before reaching the shore, only to be intercepted by Somali warriors. Meanwhile, the narrative shifts to his son, Jim, who, after receiving news of the disaster, resolves to embark on a perilous journey to rescue his father. This opening sets a thrilling stage for the adventures to follow, highlighting themes of bravery, loyalty, and the dangers faced in foreign lands. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Maxamad Cabdulle Xasan, 1864-1920 -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Somalia -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 42874 |
| Release Date | Jun 4, 2013 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 70 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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