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Carry On! A Story Of The Fight For Bagdad

Carry On! A Story Of The Fight For Bagdad

Strang, Herbert

Paperback

History

ISBN10: 9354759513
ISBN13: 9789354759512
Publisher: Alpha Ed
Published: Jul 5 2021
Pages: 130
Weight: 0.44
Height: 0.31 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A riveting journey of courage in a desert city, Carry On! invites readers to walk the heat-wazed streets of Baghdad and follow young minds testing loyalty, ingenuity, and friendship against the tides of history. This is more than a wartime adventure; it blends classic boys literature with a vivid colonial era adventure, where companions and mentors navigate desert warfare, political intrigue, and the brisk rhythms of schooldays and survival. The book's strength lies in its clear, accessible storytelling that speaks to both casual readers and serious collectors of historical fiction. Its early twentieth century setting and Baghdad setting narrative offer a richly textured window into a world where empire and exploration meet the grit of daily life, making it a compelling entry in historical adventure fiction and wartime boys fiction alike. The work functions as an illustrated adventure collection in mood and tone, a title well suited for school library shelves and thoughtful readers seeking authentic period voice. Historically significant and culturally resonant, Carry On! stands as a landmark from a formative era of great war adventure tales. Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions, the text has been restored for today's and future generations. More than a reprint - a collector's item and a cultural treasure - this edition honours its heritage while inviting new readers to discover a enduring classic of british empire fiction and timeless adventure.

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