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100 1 _aFenn, George Manville,
_d1831-1909
245 1 0 _aFix Bay'nets: The Regiment in the Hills
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2009
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2009-01-27
508 _aProduced by Nick Hodson of London, England
520 _a"Fix Bay'nets: The Regiment in the Hills" by George Manville Fenn is a military adventure novel written in the late 19th century. The story follows the experiences of Her Majesty's 404th Fusiliers as they march through treacherous mountain terrain in the service of the British Empire. The book captures the camaraderie and youthful spirit of the soldiers, particularly focusing on characters like Private Bill Gedge and Lieutenant Bracy, as they face both the challenges of their environment and the threat posed by hostile hill tribes. The beginning of the narrative sets the scene as the regiment makes its arduous ascent through rocky mountain passes, emphasizing their struggles and lighthearted banter amid the rigors of military life. Various characters, including the jovial Private Gedge and the responsible Lieutenant Bracy, are introduced while showcasing their interactions with one another and the challenges they face as part of a young and somewhat inexperienced regiment. As they march, tension builds with the ever-present threat of enemy attacks, leaving the soldiers on alert as they navigate the perils of the hills, culminating in an encounter with hostile forces, reflecting the novel’s exploration of bravery, camaraderie, and the harsh realities of military life. The story promises to weave together themes of adventure and personal growth amidst the backdrop of colonial struggles. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aHistorical fiction
653 _aAdventure and adventurers -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aGreat Britain. Army -- Colonial forces -- India -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aIndia -- History -- British occupation, 1765-1947 -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aSoldiers -- Juvenile fiction
700 1 _aGroome, William H. C.,
_d1860-1914
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/27908
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