On the Irrawaddy: A Story of the First Burmese War by Henty, G. a.

On the Irrawaddy: A Story of the First Burmese War (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781493541898)

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On the Irrawaddy: A Story of the First Burmese War by Henty, G. a.

On the Irrawaddy: A Story of the First Burmese War

$10.24
On the Irrawaddy: A Story of the First Burmese War by Henty, G. a.

On the Irrawaddy: A Story of the First Burmese War

$10.24
Format: Paperback
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The British waged three costly wars against the Burmese Empire during the 19th century. The costly wars took the lives of over 15,000 British and Indian soldiers. When the final war ended in 1885, Great Britain controlled all of northeastern India and Burma. In this book a young man by the name of Stanley finds himself involved in the events swirling around the First Burmese War. Join Stanley as he finds his fortune during a tempestuous time in G. A. Henty's On the Irawaddy: A Story of the First Burmese Wars. Set in early nineteenth century India and Burma, this book includes geographical, historical, and explanatory footnotes to aid the modern reader.

Author: G. a. Henty
ISBN-10: 1493541897
ISBN-13: 9781493541898
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Language: English
Published: 11/24/2013
Pages: 186
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.62lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.43d
By G. a. Henty
By G. a. Henty
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G.A. Henty (1832-1902) was a prolific author and journalist in the 19th century. Drawing on his experience and knowledge as a war correspondent, Henty was a master of weaving history into his fictional stories about courageous young men living in difficult times marked by military conflict. His stories provide insight into some of the greatest conflicts of history while introducing the reader to characters that embodied the values of integrity, duty and virtue. While aimed at older children and teens, even adults will enjoy his writings.

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