Among Malay Pirates - Henty, G. A.
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For lovers of the genre, this assortment of perilous maritime voyages makes a fantastic companion audiobook. Prepare yourself for high-stakes adventures rife with peril and thrills as G. A. Henty introduces you to a collection of stories about the Pacific pirates. Since this historical fiction is primarily marketed to young adults, you are sure to have a good time. G. A. Henty tells the story of pirates in India and the perilous seas they ply, of a shipwreck that leaves the Channel Islands survivors stranded, of an exciting set piece when a dam in California threatens to burst and to top it…mehr

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For lovers of the genre, this assortment of perilous maritime voyages makes a fantastic companion audiobook. Prepare yourself for high-stakes adventures rife with peril and thrills as G. A. Henty introduces you to a collection of stories about the Pacific pirates. Since this historical fiction is primarily marketed to young adults, you are sure to have a good time. G. A. Henty tells the story of pirates in India and the perilous seas they ply, of a shipwreck that leaves the Channel Islands survivors stranded, of an exciting set piece when a dam in California threatens to burst and to top it all off, he tells the thrilling tale of a daring escape from pirate captivity in China. G. A. Henty understands how to write an action-packed story about deadly sea brigands, and he chose a fantastic location for his collection of tales. Mike Harris, a seasoned voice actor who knows the value of building suspense with each syllable, narrates Among Malay Pirates and Other Tales of Peril and Adventure.
Autorenporträt
G.A. Henty was a prolific English novelist born on 8 December 1832 near Cambridge. In his childhood facing the health issues, he was almost confined to bed so, he developed a good hobby of reading books. For his education he joined Westminster School London and Cambridge University. He had good interest in sports also. In 1853, Crimea war broke out, by the time he decided to join the British army and he went Crimea as war correspondent. After the Crimean War he resigned the army and began article writing for standard newspaper. As a special correspondent, he covered, Austro- Italian war, British Punitive Expedition Abyssinia, the Prussian War, Turco- Serbian War and Opening of the Suez Canal. Throughout his life he supports British Empire. He wrote his first children's book, Out On The Pampas in 1868. With children's book, he wrote fiction, non-fiction novel and short stories but he is best historical adventurous story writer. He was died in 1902. His notable works include-The March of Magdala, The Bravest of the Brave, In the Reign of Terror, The Dragon and The Raven, For the Temple, Under Drake's Flag and In Freedoms Cause, At Agincourt etc.