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Title: By Sheer Pluck: A Tale of the Ashanti War

Note: Reading ease score: 77.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Martin Robb, and David Widger

Summary: "By Sheer Pluck: A Tale of the Ashanti War" by G. A. Henty is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the character Frank Hargate, a young boy passionate about natural history and adventure. The narrative begins with Frank’s experiences at school and a momentous cricket match, quickly transitioning into a series of challenges that test his courage and resilience against the backdrop of impending conflict during the Ashanti War. The opening of the novel introduces Frank Hargate as a thoughtful and engaging character, more interested in nature and exploration than the competitive world around him. He enjoys a peaceful life with his mother after the loss of his father, captivated by the natural world and his studies in natural history. However, his adventure kicks off with a fateful fishing excursion that goes awry, leading to a harrowing experience at sea that showcases his character and bravery. The opening chapters build upon Frank's friendships and struggles, setting the stage for future challenges he will face against formidable odds as the story progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Henty, G. A. (George Alfred), 1832-1902

EBook No.: 8576

Published: Jul 1, 2005

Downloads: 114

Language: English

Subject: Ashanti war, 1873-1874 -- Juvenile fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: By Sheer Pluck: A Tale of the Ashanti War

Note: Reading ease score: 77.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Martin Robb, and David Widger

Summary: "By Sheer Pluck: A Tale of the Ashanti War" by G. A. Henty is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the character Frank Hargate, a young boy passionate about natural history and adventure. The narrative begins with Frank’s experiences at school and a momentous cricket match, quickly transitioning into a series of challenges that test his courage and resilience against the backdrop of impending conflict during the Ashanti War. The opening of the novel introduces Frank Hargate as a thoughtful and engaging character, more interested in nature and exploration than the competitive world around him. He enjoys a peaceful life with his mother after the loss of his father, captivated by the natural world and his studies in natural history. However, his adventure kicks off with a fateful fishing excursion that goes awry, leading to a harrowing experience at sea that showcases his character and bravery. The opening chapters build upon Frank's friendships and struggles, setting the stage for future challenges he will face against formidable odds as the story progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Henty, G. A. (George Alfred), 1832-1902

EBook No.: 8576

Published: Jul 1, 2005

Downloads: 114

Language: English

Subject: Ashanti war, 1873-1874 -- Juvenile fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.