With Wolseley to Kumasi: A Tale of the First Ashanti War - Couverture souple

Brereton, Frederick Sadleir

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1120054796 ISBN 13 : 9781120054791

Editeur : Kessinger Publishing Co, 2009

Synopsis

With Wolseley To Kumasi: A Tale Of The First Ashanti War is a historical fiction novel written by Frederick Sadleir Brereton and published in 1907. The book is set in 1874 and follows the story of a young British army officer named Dick Graham, who is sent to West Africa to fight in the First Ashanti War.Dick Graham is a brave and determined soldier who is eager to prove himself on the battlefield. He is part of a British expedition led by General Sir Garnet Wolseley, which is tasked with overthrowing the Ashanti empire and capturing the city of Kumasi.The novel is full of action and adventure as Dick and his fellow soldiers face numerous challenges and dangers on their journey through the African jungle. They must battle fierce Ashanti warriors, navigate treacherous terrain, and overcome disease and other obstacles.Along the way, Dick also forms a romantic attachment to a young woman named Edith, who is traveling with the expedition as a nurse. Their relationship is tested by the harsh realities of war and the uncertain future that lies ahead.Overall, With Wolseley To Kumasi is an exciting and engaging novel that provides a vivid and detailed account of the First Ashanti War. It is a must-read for anyone interested in military history, adventure stories, or the colonial era in Africa.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.

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Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Kessinger Publishing Co
• Date d'édition: 2009
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1120054796
• ISBN 13: 9781120054791
• Reliure: Broché
• Illustrateur: Browne Gordon
• Nombre de pages: 372
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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