By Sheer Pluck A Tale of the Ashanti War (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781419111419)

By Sheer Pluck: A Tale of the Ashanti War is a historical adventure novel written by G. A. Henty. The story is set in the late 19th century and follows the adventures of a young English boy named Dick who is sent to live on a plantation in West Africa. When the Ashanti tribe declares war on the British, Dick is caught up in the conflict and must use his wits and courage to survive. Along the way, he makes friends with a native African boy named Kambira and together they navigate the dangerous terrain and face off against the Ashanti warriors. The novel is a thrilling tale of adventure, bravery, and friendship set against the backdrop of a fascinating historical period. Henty's vivid descriptions of the African landscape and the customs of the Ashanti people make this an engaging and educational read for anyone interested in history or adventure stories.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: G. a. Henty
ISBN-10: 1419111418
ISBN-13: 9781419111419
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/17/2004
Pages: 224
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.86lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.47d