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George Alfred Henty: The Story of an Active Life

George Alfred Henty: The Story of an Active Life

Fenn, George Manville

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ISBN10: 1477559620
ISBN13: 9781477559628
Publisher: Createspace
Published: Jun 4 2012
Pages: 162
Weight: 0.54
Height: 0.37 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
In 1902, prolific British author George Alfred Henty passed away, leaving behind a rich body of historical fiction that is still enjoyed by readers today. After dropping out of college, Henty enrolled in the army, where he first witnessed combat and, later, became a war correspondent. His vivid accounts were read far and wide. Henty is best remembered for the dozens of historical fiction books he wrote for boys. His lead character typically was a lad on the verge of adulthood who exhibited desirable character traits, like courage, hard work, and modesty. The setting of each story was usually against the background of a troubled time in history and the young man would meet the historically famous such as Hannibal, the Emperor Titus and Horatio Nelson. In George Alfred Henty: The Story of an Active Life, George Manville Fenn chronicles Henty's fascinating life. Henty fans will appreciate their beloved author all the more, after reading this thrilling account.

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