To Herat and Cabul: A Story of the First Afghan War: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
To Herat and Cabul: A Story of the First Afghan War: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
To Herat and Cabul: A Story of the First Afghan War is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Henty, G. A. (George Alfred) (1832–1902).
Catalogue synopsis
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"To Herat and Cabul: A Story of the First Afghan War" by G. A. Henty is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The story follows a young boy named Angus Campbell, who embarks on a journey through turbulent Persian territories and into war-torn Afghanistan during the First Afghan War. As Angus navigates the complexities of diplomacy, survival, and warfare, he becomes embroiled in the fate of Herat and the efforts to counter Russian influence in the region. The opening of the novel introduces Angus Campbell, a sixteen-year-old boy who recently lost his parents to the plague. Left alone in a foreign land, he seeks to forge a path for himself, ultimately finding service with the British minister at the Persian court. With his knowledge of languages, Angus is entrusted with a vital mission to deliver a letter to the ruler of Herat, encouraging him to resist Persian invaders. This initial setup not only establishes Angus as a resourceful and determined protagonist but also sets the stage for the historical conflicts and personal trials he will encounter as the story unfolds.
Book and edition facts
- Title: To Herat and Cabul: A Story of the First Afghan War
- Author credits: Henty, G. A. (George Alfred) (1832–1902)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Adventure stories
- Afghan Wars -- Juvenile fiction
- Afghanistan -- Juvenile fiction
- Ambition -- Juvenile fiction
- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
- Confidence -- Juvenile fiction
- Courage -- Juvenile fiction
- Diplomacy -- Juvenile fiction
- Hunger -- Juvenile fiction
- Leadership -- Juvenile fiction
- Massacres -- Juvenile fiction
- Soldiers -- Juvenile fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: Adventure
- Category: British Literature
- Category: Historical Novels
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