By Sheer Pluck: A Tale of the Ashanti War: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
By Sheer Pluck: A Tale of the Ashanti War: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
By Sheer Pluck: A Tale of the Ashanti War is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Henty, G. A. (George Alfred) (1832–1902).
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"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.
Book and edition facts
- Title: By Sheer Pluck: A Tale of the Ashanti War
- Author credits: Henty, G. A. (George Alfred) (1832–1902)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Ashanti war, 1873-1874 -- Juvenile fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: Adventure
- Category: British Literature
- Category: Historical Novels
- Children's Fiction
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