02385cam a22003253u 4500 42874 UtSlPG 20260610134000.0 m cr n 260607r2013||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PZ Brereton, F. S. (Frederick Sadleir), 1872-1957 In the grip of the Mullah: A tale of adventure in Somaliland Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2013 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2013-06-04 Produced by sp1nd, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "In the Grip of the Mullah: A Tale of Adventure in Somaliland" by Captain F. S. Brereton is a historical adventure novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows Colonel Hubbard, the sole survivor of a shipwreck in the Gulf of Aden, who washes ashore in Somaliland and quickly finds himself captured by a group of native warriors. As the narrative unfolds, readers are led into a gripping tale filled with suspense, danger, and the quest for survival against the backdrop of colonial conflict in East Africa. The opening of the book introduces Colonel Hubbard and his friend Major Bellamy aboard a ship navigating a fierce storm, ultimately leading to the vessel's wreck near the island of Perim. The colonel manages to survive by clinging onto debris before reaching the shore, only to be intercepted by Somali warriors. Meanwhile, the narrative shifts to his son, Jim, who, after receiving news of the disaster, resolves to embark on a perilous journey to rescue his father. This opening sets a thrilling stage for the adventures to follow, highlighting themes of bravery, loyalty, and the dangers faced in foreign lands. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Maxamad Cabdulle Xasan, 1864-1920 -- Juvenile fiction Somalia -- Juvenile fiction Sheldon, Charles Mills, 1866-1928 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/42874 83713 83713