By Sheer Pluck: A Tale of the Ashanti War

by G. A. Henty

Overview

Complete and unabridged paperback edition.

First published in 1884.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781590870440
Publisher:	Althouse Press
Publication date:	10/28/2002
Pages:	352
Product dimensions:	5.00(w) x 1.26(h) x 9.00(d)

About the Author

George Alfred Henty (8 December 1832 - 16 November 1902) was a prolific English novelist and war correspondent. He is best known for his historical adventure stories that were popular in the late 19th century. His works include The Dragon & The Raven (1886), For The Temple (1888), Under Drake's Flag (1883) and In Freedom's Cause (1885). G. A. Henty was born in Trumpington, near Cambridge. He was a sickly child who had to spend long periods in bed. During his frequent illnesses he became an avid reader and developed a wide range of interests which he carried into adulthood.