A Final Reckoning A Tale of Bush Life in Australia

A Final Reckoning A Tale of Bush Life in Australia

by G a Henty
A Final Reckoning A Tale of Bush Life in Australia

A Final Reckoning A Tale of Bush Life in Australia

by G a Henty

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Overview

"A Final Reckoning" is an ancient Historical Adventure story book written by G. A. Henty. "A Final Reckoning" takes vicinity in SouthAfrica during the Boer War and recounts the stories of teen Dick Humphries. When Dick's father is falsely convicted of robbery, he sets out to smooth the own family' names. Dick have to barter the treacherous terrain of violence and deception, setting his devotion and braveness to the check. As Dick progresses deeper into the conflict, he meets each foes and allies, getting to know approximately the horrors of war and the complexities of human nature. Dick is out on a venture for justice, observed with the aid of his depended on accomplice, Tom, who's determined to discover the truth and all another time avoid his father. G. A. Henty expertly blends ancient elements with exhilarating journeys, immersing readers in a gripping tale of power and dignity. Through Dick's struggles and successes, the radical dives into subjects of relationships, sacrifice, and the pursuit of justice within the face of adversity. "A Final Reckoning" demonstrates G. A. Henty's know-how of ancient literature, fascinating audiences with first rate and undying subjects of valor and honesty.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9789361424700
Publisher: Double 9 Books
Publication date: 02/01/2024
Pages: 240
Product dimensions: 5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.55(d)

About the Author

English author and war correspondent George Alfred Henty lived from 8 December 1832 to 16 November 1902. He is most well-known for his historical fiction and adventure books, including The Dragon & The Raven (1886), For The Temple (1888), Under Drake's Flag (1883), and in Freedom's Cause (1883). (1885). He was a British journalist who served as G. A. Henty's war correspondent. He was raised in Cambridge and finished his education there at Gonville and Caius College. He continued to cover important wars that followed, such as the Italian and Austro-Italian Wars. He wrote 122 books, most of which were geared toward young readers. He also wrote non-fiction, adult fiction, and short tales. In Henty's stories, the main character is a boy or young man who is going through a challenging situation. His characters are consistently low-key, astute, courageous, truthful, and resourceful with a lot of "pluck." The date was put at the bottom of the title page of each of Henty's 122 historical fiction works in their first printings.
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