Henty, G. A. (George Alfred) 1832-1902 creator text utu 2005 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "By Sheer Pluck: A Tale of the Ashanti War" by G. A. Henty is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the character Frank Hargate, a young boy passionate about natural history and adventure. The narrative begins with Frank’s experiences at school and a momentous cricket match, quickly transitioning into a series of challenges that test his courage and resilience against the backdrop of impending conflict during the Ashanti War. The opening of the novel introduces Frank Hargate as a thoughtful and engaging character, more interested in nature and exploration than the competitive world around him. He enjoys a peaceful life with his mother after the loss of his father, captivated by the natural world and his studies in natural history. However, his adventure kicks off with a fateful fishing excursion that goes awry, leading to a harrowing experience at sea that showcases his character and bravery. The opening chapters build upon Frank's friendships and struggles, setting the stage for future challenges he will face against formidable odds as the story progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2005-07-01 Produced by Martin Robb, and David Widger Original publication data not identified Ashanti war, 1873-1874 -- Juvenile fiction PZ Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/8576 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/8576 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133224.0 8576