FOR NAME AND FAME Or Through Afghan Passes

FOR NAME AND FAME Or Through Afghan Passes
Author: G.A. Henty
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
Total Pages: 207
Release: 2023-11-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9359395994

"For Name and Fame" is a captivating historical adventure novel written by G. A. Henty, a prolific British author known for his engaging tales set in various historical periods. This story follows the protagonist, Cyril, a young English nobleman, during the 16th century at the height of the Ottoman Empire's expansion. As the novel unfolds and Cyril finds himself embroiled in a series of thrilling escapades that test his courage, loyalty, and also resilience. Captured by the Turks and taken as a slave, he faces the daunting challenges of navigating a foreign and hostile world. However, with determination and intelligence, Cyril manages to escape his captors and other one seeks to return to his homeland. Throughout his perilous journey and Cyril encounters a diverse cast of characters, and also experiences various cultures, and witness’s epic battles. He befriends allies and faces formidable adversaries, showcasing his mettle as a true hero. As the plot develops, Cyril becomes entangled in high-stakes diplomatic missions and also daring escapades that shape his character and leave a lasting impact on his life. G. A. Henty masterfully weaves historical accuracy with thrilling fictional elements and also transporting readers to the heart of the 16th-century Mediterranean world.

An ABC of Queen Victoria's Empire

An ABC of Queen Victoria's Empire
Author: Antoinette Burton
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 185
Release: 2017-01-12
Genre: History
ISBN: 1474230172

An ABC of Queen Victoria's Empire offers a provocative rewriting of Mrs. Ernest Ames' ABCs for Baby Patriots (1899). Whimsically illustrated for the nursery or primary school child, Ames' book demonstrates how deeply imperialism reached into popular culture during Victoria's reign. This book presents a rather darker view of Victoria's empire, beginning with the wars in Afghanistan and ending with Zam-Zammeh, the large-bore cannon that Kipling's hero sat astride at the opening of his 1901 novel, Kim. It signposts some of the key events, concepts, places and people that shaped the turbulent ground of empire across the long 19th century, providing a serious counterweight to the notion of imperial conquest as child's play. With each letter accompanied by a crisp yet historically nuanced account of its subject, this unique account is the perfect primer for students taking courses on global, imperial and British history.

With the Swamp Fox

With the Swamp Fox
Author: James Otis
Publisher: Good Press
Total Pages: 178
Release: 2023-10-12
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN:

With the Swamp Fox: A Story of General Marion's Young Spies by James Otis is an exhilarating tale set during the Revolutionary War. Otis masterfully crafts a narrative that follows the daring missions of young spies under the leadership of General Marion, offering readers a thrilling blend of history and adventure.

With Wolfe in Canada

With Wolfe in Canada
Author: George Alfred Henty
Publisher:
Total Pages: 464
Release: 1887
Genre: Adventure stories
ISBN:

When young James Walsham leaves England unexpectedly in 1755 and finds himself in America fighting in the French and Indian War, he discovers that he must still contend with the treachery of his old rival.