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The Dash for Khartoum: A Tale of the Nile Expedition
by G. A. (George Alfred) Henty
- Language
- EN
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- EPUB
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- 763 KB
Description
This historical adventure novel, written in the late 19th century, presents a fictionalised account of the Nile Expedition. The narrative centres on two boys, Rupert and Edgar Clinton, who grow up as brothers but are involved in a complex situation concerning their true identities. The story examines themes of loyalty, friendship, and morality, set against the backdrop of a military expedition in Egypt. The novel blends action and character development, illustrating the challenges faced during a significant historical event of its period.
The book features detailed descriptions of the expedition and its setting, with a focus on the personal experiences of the characters involved. It reflects the Victorian interest in history and adventure, portraying the tensions and moral dilemmas faced by young protagonists in a colonial context. The novel was intended for a juvenile audience, combining entertainment with lessons on loyalty and honour during a pivotal moment in 19th-century imperial history.
The book features detailed descriptions of the expedition and its setting, with a focus on the personal experiences of the characters involved. It reflects the Victorian interest in history and adventure, portraying the tensions and moral dilemmas faced by young protagonists in a colonial context. The novel was intended for a juvenile audience, combining entertainment with lessons on loyalty and honour during a pivotal moment in 19th-century imperial history.
From the opening pages
Crown 8vo, Cloth elegant, Olivine edges. Each Book is beautifully Illustrated. The Cat of Bubastes : A Story of Ancient Egypt. 5 s. The Young Carthaginian : A Story of the Times of Hannibal. 6 s. For the Temple : A Tale of the Fall of Jerusalem. 6 s. Beric the Briton : A Story of the Roman Invasion. 6 s. The Lion of St. Mark : A Story of Venice in the 14th Century. 6 s. The Lion of the North : A Tale of Gustavus Adolphus. 6 s. The Dragon and the Raven : Or, The Days of King Alfred. 5 s. In Freedom's Cause : A Story of Wallace and Bruce. 6 s. St. George for England : A Tale of Cressy and Poitiers. 5 s. By Pike and Dyke : A Tale of the Rise of the Dutch Republic. 6 s. Under Drake's Flag : A Tale of the Spanish Main. 6 s. Orange and Green : A Tale of the Boyne and Limerick. 5 s. Bonnie Prince Charlie : A Tale of Fontenoy and Culloden. 6 s. The Bravest of the Brave : Or, With Peterborough in Spain. 5 s. In the Reign of Terror : The French Revolution. 5 s. With Wolfe in Canada : Or, The Winning of a Continent. 6 s. With Clive in India : Or, The Beginnings of an Empire. 6 s. True to the Old Flag : The American War of Independence. 6 s. Held Fast for England : A Tale of the Siege of Gibraltar. 5 s. One of the 28th : A Story of Waterloo. 5 s. In Greek Waters : A Story of the Grecian War. 6 s. Through the Fray : A Story of the Luddite Riots. 6 s. By Sheer Pluck : A Tale of the Ashanti War. 5 s. For Name and Fame : Or, Through Afghan Passes. 5 s. With Lee in Virginia : A Story of the American Civil War. 6 s. The Dash for Khartoum : A Tale of the Nile Expedition. 6 s. Condemned as a Nihilist : A Story of Escape from Siberia. 5 s. London: BLACKIE & SON, Limited; Glasgow and Edinburgh. PREFACE. My dear Lads, The story of the Nile Expedition is so recent that no word of introduction is necessary to the historical portion of the tale. The moral, such as it is, of the…
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