By Sheer Pluck: A Tale of the Ashanti War by G. A. Henty

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Author Henty, G. A. (George Alfred), 1832-1902
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.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Ashanti war, 1873-1874 -- Juvenile fiction
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EBook-No. 8576
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jul 6, 2018
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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