"Held Fast For England: A Tale of the Siege of Gibraltar (1779-83)" by G. A. Henty is a historical adventure that throws a mischievous schoolboy named Bob Repton into the heart of the Siege of Gibraltar. Known for his playful antics at Tulloch's school, Bob's adventurous spirit leads him to hatch an escape plan, trading the school's strict rules for a world of unexpected danger and bravery. As Bob steps away from childhood games, he's thrust into a major historical event, where he must face real challenges, pushing him to discover his courage amidst the chaos of the battlefield.
Held Fast For England: A Tale of the Siege of Gibraltar (1779-83)
By G. A. (George Alfred) Henty
A troublesome schoolboy's escape plan lands him smack-dab in the historical Siege of Gibraltar, where he must trade his pranks for true acts of bravery.
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About the AuthorGeorge Alfred Henty was an English novelist and war correspondent. He is best known for his works of adventure fiction and historical fiction, including The Dragon & The Raven (1886), For The Temple (1888), Under Drake's Flag (1883) and In Freedom's Cause (1885).
George Alfred Henty was an English novelist and war correspondent. He is best known for his works of adventure fiction and historical fiction, including The Dragon & The Raven (1886), For The Temple (1888), Under Drake's Flag (1883) and In Freedom's Cause (1885).
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