"Carry On! A Story of the Fight for Bagdad" by Herbert Strang, is an early 20th-century historical adventure taking place in Mesopotamia during World War I, where Roger Burnet and Captain Ellingford journey into danger during the fight for Bagdad, set against the backdrop of ancient civilizations and the clash between British and Ottoman forces. Burnet, linked to the land through archaeology, and Ellingford arrive at an ancient mound, where they uncover historical remnants and confront immediate peril from local tribes, setting the stage for espionage, cultural clashes, and difficult choices in a gripping story.
Carry On! A Story of the Fight for Bagdad
By Herbert Strang
Amidst ancient ruins and warring empires, two heroes face treacherous tribes and moral quandaries in a fight for a legendary city.
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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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