Held Fast For England: A Tale of the Siege of Gibraltar (1779-83): Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
Held Fast For England: A Tale of the Siege of Gibraltar (1779-83): author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
Held Fast For England: A Tale of the Siege of Gibraltar (1779-83) is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Henty, G. A. (George Alfred) (1832–1902).
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"Held Fast For England: A Tale of the Siege of Gibraltar (1779-83)" by G. A. Henty is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers around the significant military events of the Siege of Gibraltar and focuses on the lively character of Bob Repton, a schoolboy known for his mischievous nature. The novel is likely to engage readers who are interested in action-packed historical tales featuring young heroes facing extraordinary challenges. The opening of the novel introduces us to Bob Repton, a troublesome yet lovable boy at Tulloch’s school, who gets into various antics that reflect his adventurous spirit. We learn about his character through the headmaster's reflections on Bob's mischievousness and the strict conduct rules of the school. The narrative begins with Bob devising a plan for an escape from school, aiming for an adventure only to find himself in a tumultuous situation where his courage will soon be put to the test. As Bob navigates the fine line between childhood antics and the responsibility of brave actions, the stage is set for a tale of bravery against the backdrop of a historical siege.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Held Fast For England: A Tale of the Siege of Gibraltar (1779-83)
- Author credits: Henty, G. A. (George Alfred) (1832–1902)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Gibraltar -- History -- Siege, 1779-1783 -- Fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: Adventure
- Category: British Literature
- Category: Children & Young Adult Reading
- Category: Historical Novels
- Children's Fiction
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