The Kopje Garrison A Story of the Boer War - Manville, Fenn George
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The book "The Kopje Garrison" become written through the well-known British author George Manville Fenn, who wrote a whole lot of books between the past due 1800s and early 1900s. Colonial Africa is the putting for the tale, that is primarily about the hard conditions that human beings stationed at a far flung army base known as a kopje need to address. As the story starts offevolved, readers are added to the extraordinary those who work on the garrison. Each of them is going via their personal problems and fears within the harsh African surroundings. Fenn tells a story about friendship,…mehr

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The book "The Kopje Garrison" become written through the well-known British author George Manville Fenn, who wrote a whole lot of books between the past due 1800s and early 1900s. Colonial Africa is the putting for the tale, that is primarily about the hard conditions that human beings stationed at a far flung army base known as a kopje need to address. As the story starts offevolved, readers are added to the extraordinary those who work on the garrison. Each of them is going via their personal problems and fears within the harsh African surroundings. Fenn tells a story about friendship, survival, and the difficulties of life in a colony. He or she also talks about responsibility, appreciate, and the way distinct cultures can conflict. The kopje, that's a rocky hill or outcrop, will become crucial to the characters as they cope with the social and physical difficulties of their environment. Fenn's tales are recognized for the vibrant descriptions of Africa's surroundings and his capacity to show how tense and unpredictable existence can be in a remote outpost. Because it takes location in colonial Africa and is about a journey and exploration, "The Kopje Garrison" is a wonderful example of how exact George Manville Fenn is at telling stories.
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George Manville Fenn was a prolific English novelist, journalist, editor and educationalist. He was born in Pimlico, London, on January 3, 1831. He was largely self-educated, teaching himself French, German and Italian. After studying at Battersea Training College for Teachers (1851-1854), he became the master of a national school at Alford, Lincolnshire. Fenn began writing stories and articles for magazines and newspapers in the early 1850s. His first novel, The Old Forest Ranger, was published in 1856. He went on to write over 100 novels, many of which were written for young adults. His novels were popular and well-received, and he was one of the most successful writers of his time. Fenn was also a journalist and editor. He worked for several newspapers and magazines, including The Boy's Own Paper, which he edited from 1866 to 1874. He was a strong advocate for education and literacy, and he worked to improve the quality of children's literature. Fenn died in Isleworth, England, on August 26, 1909.