G. A. Henty

Facing Death Or, The Hero of the Vaughan Pit A Tale of the Coal Mines

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Produktbeschreibung

"Facing Death" by G. A. Henty is a thrilling historical adventure fiction novel that transports readers to the heart of action-packed storytelling. As one of G. A. Henty's classic novels, it epitomizes the genre of adventure novels for boys, offering a gripping tale of courage and resilience set against the backdrop of military adventure stories. In this young adult historical fiction, Henty takes readers on a journey through 19th-century adventure literature, immersing them in the trials and triumphs of courageous protagonists facing war and conflict. Through survival adventure tales and heroic journey narratives, readers witness the British military adventures unfold, encountering coming-of-age adventures that resonate with themes of honor, duty, and sacrifice. With its action-packed storytelling and historical authenticity, "Facing Death" stands as a timeless example of adventure fiction classics. It captures the imagination of readers of all ages, offering a thrilling glimpse into a world of daring exploits and epic battles. As readers follow the courageous protagonists through their perilous journey, they are drawn into a captivating narrative that leaves them on the edge of their seats until the very end.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Double 9 Books
• Seitenzahl: 184
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. März 2024
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 10mm
• Gewicht: 240g
• ISBN-13: 9789361424670
• ISBN-10: 936142467X
• Artikelnr.: 70390798

Autorenporträt

English author and war correspondent George Alfred Henty lived from 8 December 1832 to 16 November 1902. He is most well-known for his historical fiction and adventure books, including The Dragon & The Raven (1886), For The Temple (1888), Under Drake's Flag (1883), and in Freedom's Cause (1883). (1885). He was a British journalist who served as G. A. Henty's war correspondent. He was raised in Cambridge and finished his education there at Gonville and Caius College. He continued to cover important wars that followed, such as the Italian and Austro-Italian Wars. He wrote 122 books, most of which were geared toward young readers. He also wrote non-fiction, adult fiction, and short tales. In Henty's stories, the main character is a boy or young man who is going through a challenging situation. His characters are consistently low-key, astute, courageous, truthful, and resourceful with a lot of "pluck." The date was put at the bottom of the title page of each of Henty's 122 historical fiction works in their first printings.