02085cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000380011324500530015126400510020430000470025533600260030233700260032833800360035450000310039050800470042152011330046853400450160165300500164665300440169685600430174036893UtSlPG20260610133836.0mcr n260607r2011||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aFenn, George Manville,d1831-190910aGeorge Alfred Henty: The Story of an Active Life 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2011  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2011-07-29  aProduced by Nick Hodson of London, England  a"The Story of an Active Life" by George Manville Fenn is a biographical account written in the late 19th century. The text focuses on the life and experiences of George Alfred Henty, a notable war correspondent and children's author known for his vivid adventure stories. Through this memoir, readers can expect insights into Henty's character, upbringing, and the real-life adventures that inspired his literary works.  The opening of the book introduces George Alfred Henty as a man whose early life was fraught with health challenges, reflecting on how he transformed from a fragile boy into a robust figure who thrived in action. The narrative reveals his childhood in England and highlights how his love for reading laid the foundation for his future storytelling prowess. It touches upon Henty's formative years at Westminster School and Cambridge University, showcasing his blossoming character shaped by sports, societal interactions, and unyielding determination, eventually leading him to take on significant roles as a war correspondent during the Crimean War and beyond. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aAuthors, English -- 19th century -- Biography  aHenty, G. A. (George Alfred), 1832-190240uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/36893