
1831-1909
George Manville Fenn (3 January 1831 in Pimlico – 26 August 1909 in Isleworth) was a prolific English novelist, journalist, editor and educationalist. Many of his novels were written with young adults...
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1890
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1892
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1883
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1900
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1891
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1881
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1890
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A historical novel likely written in the late 19th century. The story follows a young protagonist, Gilbert Vincent, who embarks on a military career in India, navigating the challenges of being the youngest officer in the artillery. As he faces various battles and personal conflicts, the narrative explores themes of bravery, burgeoning manhood, and the complexities of army life amid the backdrop of British India's colonial tensions. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Gil, a spirited but hot-tempered young man, who engages in a schoolyard fight just before learning about his military commission. His character is further developed through reflections on his temper and the burdens of expectation placed upon him by his father and society. After receiving his commission, he boards the ship ''Jumna'' bound for India, where he faces a dramatic situation involving a drowning woman, leading him to display courage that becomes a key aspect of his character's development. The opening establishes both the personal and external conflicts Gil will face as he journeys into a world of adventure and challenge in the ranks of the British Army.
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Jonathan Swift


Holman Day

William MacLeod Raine
Thornton W. Burgess
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