F. S. (Frederick Sadleir) Brereton
Lieutenant-Colonel Frederick Sadleir Brereton, CBE who often wrote under the name Captain Brereton, was a British Army medical officer and an author of children's books on heroic deeds conducted in the name of the British Empire.
With Wolseley to Kumasi: A Tale of the First Ashanti War
In the heart of the Gold Coast, a young man confronts treachery, theft, and warfare as he fights to reclaim his stolen fortune and honor his family's name.
By F. S. (Frederick Sadleir) Brereton
With Wellington in Spain: A Story of the Peninsula
Torn from his family's business by jealous rivals, a young man is thrust into naval service, where he must discover courage amidst the battles of war.
By F. S. (Frederick Sadleir) Brereton
How Canada Was Won: A Tale of Wolfe and Quebec
In a brutal war for a nation, a young man and his father risk everything as they navigate a deadly wilderness filled with enemies at every turn.
By F. S. (Frederick Sadleir) Brereton
Indian and Scout: A Tale of the Gold Rush to California
Amidst the chaos of the Gold Rush, a young boy seeks revenge for his father's murder, chasing a dangerous outlaw through a land filled with peril and injustice.
By F. S. (Frederick Sadleir) Brereton
The Great Airship: A Tale of Adventure.
Fueled by a challenge and a hefty wager, a man and his nephew race against the clock to build a revolutionary airship, intertwining their fate with naval adventures along the way.
By F. S. (Frederick Sadleir) Brereton
King of Ranleigh: A School Story
A spirited boy starts at a new school, where he hopes to find friendship but instead finds himself facing a bully, setting the stage for adventure and conflict.
By F. S. (Frederick Sadleir) Brereton
Under the Star-Spangled Banner: A Tale of the Spanish-American War
Facing ruin and death in his family, a young man journeys to America to become his own person amidst the Spanish-American War.
By F. S. (Frederick Sadleir) Brereton
A Gallant Grenadier: A Tale of the Crimean War
A mischievous youth yearns for adventure and freedom, ultimately defying expectations to forge his own path against the backdrop of war.
By F. S. (Frederick Sadleir) Brereton
With the Dyaks of Borneo: A Tale of the Head Hunters
In a world of financial limitations and dreams of naval glory, a young man ventures into the heart of Borneo, towards headhunters and pirates, to forge his destiny with the Royal Navy.
By F. S. (Frederick Sadleir) Brereton
On the Road to Bagdad: A Story of Townshend's Gallant Advance on the Tigris
In war-torn Mesopotamia, a seasoned officer with a hidden mission protects a young, eager soldier as they bravely advance toward Bagdad.
By F. S. (Frederick Sadleir) Brereton
With Joffre at Verdun: A Story of the Western Front
Amidst World War I, two friends locked in a German prison camp dare to dream of escape and fight their way back to freedom.
By F. S. (Frederick Sadleir) Brereton
The Hero of Panama: A Tale of the Great Canal
A young man's courageous actions after disaster at sea lead him to a life-changing adventure at one of the world's greatest construction projects.
By F. S. (Frederick Sadleir) Brereton
Jones of the 64th: A Tale of the Battles of Assaye and Laswaree
From an abusive farm to the British Army, follow a mistreated youth as he discovers his identity amidst battles and the promise of a mysterious past.
By F. S. (Frederick Sadleir) Brereton
In the grip of the Mullah: A tale of adventure in Somaliland
Following a devastating shipwreck, a son embarks on a dangerous journey to rescue his captured father in the heart of hostile Somaliland.
By F. S. (Frederick Sadleir) Brereton
Under the Chinese Dragon: A Tale of Mongolia
A determined young man ventures from his home into the perilous lands of Mongolia to reclaim his inheritance from a deceitful stepfamily.
By F. S. (Frederick Sadleir) Brereton
Roger the Bold: A Tale of the Conquest of Mexico
A daring young Englishman sets sail for the New World, hoping to discover unknown riches amid the clashing of explorers and native empires.
By F. S. (Frederick Sadleir) Brereton
A Boy of the Dominion: A Tale of Canadian Immigration
An orphaned young man sells his past to find a thrilling future and a fresh start in the vast lands of Canada.
By F. S. (Frederick Sadleir) Brereton
With Rifle and Bayonet: A Story of the Boer War
A boy's troubled home life propels him into a war across the sea, where he'll fight not only for his country but also for his own sense of belonging and acceptance.
By F. S. (Frederick Sadleir) Brereton
Under Foch's Command: A Tale of the Americans in France
** From the mountains of America to the trenches of France, witness the transformation of two young men as they grapple with duty, danger, and the dawn of a new world war.
By F. S. (Frederick Sadleir) Brereton
Roughriders of the Pampas: A Tale of Ranch Life in South America
A young man seeking a fresh start journeys to an unfamiliar land, where he confronts danger and forges bonds in the heart of South America.
By F. S. (Frederick Sadleir) Brereton