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Title: A Soldier's Daughter, and Other Stories
Note: Reading ease score: 75.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Contents: A soldier's daughter -- How Count Conrad Von Waldensturm took Goldstein -- A raid by the blacks.
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Summary: "A Soldier's Daughter and Other Stories" by G. A. Henty is a collection of fictional narratives written in the late 19th century. The book prominently features characters like Major Ackworth and his daughter Nita, set against the backdrop of British colonial India, particularly focusing on military life and personal challenges amidst conflicts on the North-West frontier. The stories likely explore themes of bravery, gender roles, and the volatility of frontier life. The opening of the first story introduces us to Major Ackworth and his daughter Nita as they prepare for an expedition against hostile tribes threatening their fort at Darlinger. Major Ackworth expresses concern for Nita’s safety, insisting she must go to England for her education, while Nita's spirited nature reveals her discomfort with the expectations placed on young women in that era. As the major departs, Nita takes on a subaltern role, showcasing her determination and skills in preparation for potential conflict. Tension builds as she foresees trouble brewing, indicating a narrative filled with action, suspense, and the struggles of a young girl navigating the limitations of her gender in a military setting. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Henty, G. A. (George Alfred), 1832-1902
Illustrator: Ewan, Frances
EBook No.: 48297
Published: Feb 17, 2015
Downloads: 44
Language: English
Subject: Fiction
Subject: Adventure stories
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: A Soldier's Daughter, and Other Stories
Note: Reading ease score: 75.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Contents: A soldier's daughter -- How Count Conrad Von Waldensturm took Goldstein -- A raid by the blacks.
Credits:
Produced by Shaun Pinder, Haragos Pál and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "A Soldier's Daughter and Other Stories" by G. A. Henty is a collection of fictional narratives written in the late 19th century. The book prominently features characters like Major Ackworth and his daughter Nita, set against the backdrop of British colonial India, particularly focusing on military life and personal challenges amidst conflicts on the North-West frontier. The stories likely explore themes of bravery, gender roles, and the volatility of frontier life. The opening of the first story introduces us to Major Ackworth and his daughter Nita as they prepare for an expedition against hostile tribes threatening their fort at Darlinger. Major Ackworth expresses concern for Nita’s safety, insisting she must go to England for her education, while Nita's spirited nature reveals her discomfort with the expectations placed on young women in that era. As the major departs, Nita takes on a subaltern role, showcasing her determination and skills in preparation for potential conflict. Tension builds as she foresees trouble brewing, indicating a narrative filled with action, suspense, and the struggles of a young girl navigating the limitations of her gender in a military setting. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Henty, G. A. (George Alfred), 1832-1902
Illustrator: Ewan, Frances
EBook No.: 48297
Published: Feb 17, 2015
Downloads: 44
Language: English
Subject: Fiction
Subject: Adventure stories
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.