By Sheer Pluck follows a brave boy through war and voyage, learning resilience and loyalty.
This historical adventure follows Frank Hargate as he grows from school games to real battles and far travels. The book blends boyhood mishaps with hardship, duty, and the push of important choices. Tales of family, shipboard danger, and distant lands come together to form a vivid portrait of courage and growth.
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Excerpt from By Sheer Pluck: A Tale of the Ashanti War
Ow, Hargate, what a fellow you are! I've been looking for you everywhere. Don't you know it's the House against the Town boys. It's lucky that the Town have got the first innings; they began a quarter of an hour ago.
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George Alfred Henty (8 December 1832 – 16 November 1902) was a prolific English novelist and war correspondent. He is best known for his historical adventure stories that were popular in the late 19th century. His works include The Dragon & The Raven (1886), For The Temple (1888), Under Drake's Flag (1883) and In Freedom's Cause (1885).
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This engaging historical epic chronicles the daring and resilience of a young adventurer who, after a harrowing shipwreck, finds himself adrift on a foreign vessel bound for distant shores. Embarking on an arduous five-month voyage, he endures harsh conditions, brutality, and the despair of being stranded far from home. As the ship sails through treacherous seas, the boy witnesses the worst aspects of human nature, but also discovers unexpected kindness amidst the adversity. The author deftly weaves a tale of adventure, camaraderie, and the indomitable spirit that can triumph over adversity, providing insights into the realities of life at sea during the 19th century while exploring timeless themes of courage, resilience, and the human spirit's ability to persevere through adversity. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330599877_0
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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9781330599877
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