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050 4 _aPZ
100 1 _aHenty, G. A.
_q(George Alfred),
_d1832-1902
245 1 0 _aOn the Irrawaddy: A Story of the First Burmese War
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2007
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2007-04-27
508 _aProduced by Martin Robb
520 _a"On the Irrawaddy: A Story of the First Burmese War" by G. A. Henty is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative appears to center on the military campaigns of the First Burmese War, focusing on the adventures of a young protagonist named Stanley, who navigates complex socio-political landscapes and personal challenges while exploring the implications of British imperial actions in Burma. The opening of the novel introduces readers to the aftermath of Stanley's father’s death and his subsequent decision to stay in India with his uncle, Tom Pearson, a trader. As the story unfolds, Stanley becomes embroiled in the burgeoning conflict between the British Empire and Burma, showcasing his linguistic skills and adaptability amid rising tensions marked by combat and territorial disputes. The early chapters lay a foundation for a tale steeped in ambition, courage, and the harsh realities of war, positioning Stanley as a character who is likely to face numerous trials as the narrative progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aWar stories
653 _aAnimals -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aConduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aFriendship -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aAdventure and adventurers -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aVoyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aRescues -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aSoldiers -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aPrisoners -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aBrigands and robbers -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aBurma -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aAnglo-Burmese War, 1st, 1824-1826 -- Juvenile fiction
700 1 _aOverend, William Heysham,
_d1851-1898
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/21242
999 _c62419
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