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With Roberts to Pretoria; A Tale of The South African War

By G. A. Henty

2019-11-15 01:35:33

Due to a family misfortune, Yorke Harberton sets off to South Africa to live with his English cousin who has a farm in the Dutch community there. When young Harberton’s marksmanship is challenged and he proves the victor, his life becomes in danger ... Read more
Due to a family misfortune, Yorke Harberton sets off to South Africa to live with his English cousin who has a farm in the Dutch community there. When young Harberton’s marksmanship is challenged and he proves the victor, his life becomes in danger. Fleeing the farm, he joins the British Military and is commissioned under Lord Roberts as a scout in the campaign to Pretoria against the Boers. Through his reconnaissance expeditions, Yorke faces all kinds of adventures, mishaps, and close calls. Less

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File size711.138 KB
Print pages476
PublisherPublic Domain Books
LanguageEnglish
ISBN9781290276573
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G. A. Henty
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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 19...

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