"One of Clive's Heroes: A Story of the Fight for India" by Herbert Strang, blends historical fiction with themes of adventure and ambition. The narrative introduces Desmond Burke, a young boy from Market Drayton, captivated by the heroic stories of Robert Clive and deeply wishing for a life beyond his family's farm. Sparked by the return of Clive and the tantalizing tales of a stranger, Desmond grapples with his desire for adventure against the backdrop of his brother's disapproval, setting him on an exciting path towards a destiny far removed from his humble beginnings, showcasing the allure of the East Indies and the call to a more thrilling life.
One of Clive's Heroes: A Story of the Fight for India
By Herbert Strang
Yearning for a life of adventure and inspired by tales of heroism in a faraway land, a young boy sets out to forge his own destiny, leaving behind the familiarity of home for the promise of something greater.
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Herbert Strang was the pseudonym of two English authors, George Herbert Ely (1866–1958) and Charles James L'Estrange (1867–1947). They specialized in writing adventure stories for boys, both historical and modern-day.
Herbert Strang was the pseudonym of two English authors, George Herbert Ely (1866–1958) and Charles James L'Estrange (1867–1947). They specialized in writing adventure stories for boys, both historical and modern-day.
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