02117cam a22003133u 4500 32918 UtSlPG 20260610133742.0 m cr n 260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR PZ Brereton, F. S. (Frederick Sadleir), 1872-1957 With Rifle and Bayonet: A Story of the Boer War Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2010 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2010-06-20 Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England "With Rifle and Bayonet" by Captain F. S. Brereton is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story begins by portraying the familial struggles of young Jack Somerton, who navigates tensions with his stepbrother Frank and their contentious stepmother, Mrs. Somerton. Jack, a sensitive and spirited boy, longs for kindness and acceptance in a tumultuous household that has been disrupted since his father's remarriage. At the start of the book, readers are introduced to a scene of conflict, reflecting a microcosm of the larger struggles Jack will face. Jack is the subject of harsh treatment by his stepmother, which drives a wedge between him and his stepbrother, Frank. The opening chapters set up a tragic backstory as they lead into Jack's imminent departure to school, setting the stage for his adventures that will eventually take him to South Africa amidst the backdrop of the Boer War. The tone suggests themes of resilience, bravery, and the search for belonging, hinting at Jack’s journey towards finding his place in a world filled with strife and conflict. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified South African War, 1899-1902 -- Juvenile fiction Paget, Walter, 1863-1935 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/32918 73764 73764