Through Three Campaigns: A Story of Chitral, Tirah and Ashanti

Henty, G. A. (George Alfred), 1832-1902Project Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

Rating 3.2
Word count
655K words
Chapters
66

Tags

English Originals War and Military Fiction Military AdventureHistorical AdventureMountain WarfareColonial WarsBoy HeroTest of CourageBattlefield ReportExotic CultureColonial ExpansionYouth Reading

Summary

Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today.Through Three Campaigns: A Story of Chitral, Tirah and Ashanti by G. A. HentyAuthor: Henty, G. A. (George Alfred), 1832-1902,Language: English, Class: PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres, Release Date: Feb 21, 2007

Editor's review

This is a young-adult historical adventure novel by G. A. Henty set against the three military campaigns in Chitral, Tirah and Ashanti. Henty's works of this kind place a young protagonist within the framework of real campaigns, linking marches, battles and exotic sights through a continuous line of action; the pace is brisk, and the book also serves to popularize geographical and historical knowledge. Its value lies not in rigorous military-historical scholarship but in offering a popular entry point into the narrative of late nineteenth-century British imperial colonial warfare, suited to readers interested in historical adventure stories. It is best read as a product of its time: the narrative carries an unmistakable colonial perspective and the British stance of the period, and readers should keep a critical eye. The electronic edition makes it easy to look up place names and campaign names, and can be read alongside a map. On the whole it is suitable as a sample of Henty's narrative style rather than as the sole basis for studying the wars of this period.

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Reading tips

  1. Before reading, look up the geography of Chitral, Tirah and Ashanti, and follow the plot with a map.
  2. Read the story as a historical adventure novel; mark passages that reveal a stance, and analyze them together after reading.
  3. Compare it with other Henty works to observe the repetition and variation in his young-protagonist narrative formula.
  4. The English text is long; consider reading it in three sections by campaign, writing a brief plot summary at the end of each.

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FAQ

Is this book suitable for young readers? The book is positioned as a young-adult historical adventure novel, with the plot centered on a young protagonist's actions, and it is highly readable. However, it carries the colonial perspective of late nineteenth-century Britain, so young readers would do best to have an adult guide discussion of the stances involved.
Are the historical events in the book real? Chitral, Tirah and Ashanti are all real military campaign settings, and Henty often embeds a fictional young protagonist within the framework of real campaigns. The specific characters and plot are largely fictional and should not be cited directly as historical fact.
Do the three campaign sections need to be read in order? The book unfolds around three campaigns; the sections are relatively independent yet connected by the protagonist. Reading in the book's order better conveys the character's growth, but you may also start with a campaign section that interests you.
Does this edition include illustrations or notes? The information indicates that this is a public-domain electronic text released by Project Gutenberg, offering mainly the main text, with no mention of illustrations or detailed notes. Readers may supplement it with maps and historical background materials.

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About the author

Henty, G. A. (George Alfred), 1832-1902 Author

George Alfred Henty (1832–1902) was a well-known British writer of historical adventure novels for young readers in the nineteenth century. The collection here contains 107 of his works, most of them drawn from major historical events in Europe and the Americas: By Right of Conquest is set during Cortez's conquest of Mexico, Under Wellington's Command takes the Peninsular War as its background, and For the Temple deals with the fall of Jerusalem. He typically placed a young hero at the centre of real historical scenes, weaving military campaigns and political struggles together with personal adventure. The plots are tightly paced and rich in detail, and they reflect a distinctly British outlook and the moral tastes of the Victorian age. His output was considerable, and his books had a lasting influence on later historical adventure fiction. Public information about his family, education and career is limited, so no speculation is offered here.