George Manville Fenn, W. Boucher

Broschiertes Buch

The Kopje Garrison

Beschreibung

"The Kopje Garrison: A Story of the Boer War" by George Manville Fenn plunges readers into the heart of the South African War. This historical fiction meticulously recounts the harrowing experiences of soldiers during the conflict. Set against the backdrop of the Boer War, also known as the South African War, the story vividly depicts the challenges and dangers faced during a prolonged siege. Fenn masterfully captures the essence of a war story through the experiences of those entrenched on a kopje, a small hill, battling both the enemy and the harsh environment. This action and adventure tale provides a glimpse into a pivotal moment in history. Experience the courage, camaraderie, and struggles of those caught in the crossfire of this tumultuous period. "The Kopje Garrison" offers a timeless portrayal of war, duty, and survival. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Autor

George Manville Fenn was a very productive author of novels, a writer, an editor, and an educator from England. He was born on January 3, 1831, in Pimlico, London. He mostly learned on his own; he taught himself Italian, French, and German. During the years 1851-1854, he went to Battersea Training College for Teachers and then became the head of a state school in Alford, Lincolnshire. In the early 1850s, Fenn started to write short stories and pieces for newspapers and magazines. The Old Forest Ranger, his first book, came out in 1856. Afterward, he wrote more than 100 books, many of them for teenagers and young adults. He was one of the most famous writers of his time, and his books were well-liked and read by many people. He also worked as a reporter and writer for Fenn. Among the newspapers and magazines, he worked for was The Boy's Own Paper, which he ran from 1866 to 1874. He worked hard to make children's books better and was a strong supporter of education and reading. The Englishman Fenn passed away on August 26, 1909, in Isleworth.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Creative Media Partners, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 276
• Erscheinungstermin: 28. März 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 15mm
• Gewicht: 390g
• ISBN-13: 9781023207249
• ISBN-10: 1023207249
• Artikelnr.: 74109187