The March To Magdala - Henty G. A.
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"The March to Magdala" is an engrossing ancient novel penned with the aid of George Alfred Henty, a prolific British creator regarded for his adventurous and educational works for young readers. Published in 1866, the book is set in opposition to the backdrop of the British day trip to Abyssinia (now Ethiopia) in 1868. Henty's narrative follows the journey of two British protagonists, Harry and his pal, who find themselves embroiled within the perilous marketing campaign to rescue British captives held through Emperor Tewodros II. The story is a thrilling account of the dangerous journey,…mehr

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"The March to Magdala" is an engrossing ancient novel penned with the aid of George Alfred Henty, a prolific British creator regarded for his adventurous and educational works for young readers. Published in 1866, the book is set in opposition to the backdrop of the British day trip to Abyssinia (now Ethiopia) in 1868. Henty's narrative follows the journey of two British protagonists, Harry and his pal, who find themselves embroiled within the perilous marketing campaign to rescue British captives held through Emperor Tewodros II. The story is a thrilling account of the dangerous journey, fraught with demanding situations which include treacherous landscapes, opposed tribes, and confrontations with the Ethiopian forces. Henty's novel skillfully combines journey and history, presenting readers a vibrant portrayal of the Abyssinian excursion. The tale now not handiest entertains but also educates, providing precious insights into the geography, politics, and culture of 19th-century Abyssinia. "The March to Magdala" exemplifies Henty's willpower to historical accuracy and his capacity to make history handy and attractive for young readers. The book's enduring reputation lies in its capacity to move readers to a charming historic period and immerse them in a exciting journey that is both enjoyable and instructive.
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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. All his books were published in the UK before those in the United States. The only Henty novel to be published in America prior to the UK book was in the Hands of the Cave-Dwellers from 1900.