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

"Through Three Campaigns: A Story of Chitral, Tirah and Ashanti" by G. A. Henty is a historical adventure where young Lisle Bullen, mourning his father's death in battle, bravely disguises himself to join the British forces in the Chitral, Tirah, and Ashanti campaigns. The book starts by setting the scene of difficult conditions faced by the British troops. Lisle's story begins with the preparation for war with his father, Captain Bullen. When his father dies in a fight with hostile warriors this motivates Lisle to seek adventure. Amid mounting tribal tensions, Lisle's daring decision throws him into a whirlwind of danger and self-discovery as he strives to prove his courage and uphold his father's honor in the thick of war.