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100 1 _aBrereton, F. S.
_q(Frederick Sadleir),
_d1872-1957
245 1 0 _aWith Rifle and Bayonet: A Story of the Boer War
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2010
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2010-06-20
508 _aProduced by Nick Hodson of London, England
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aSouth African War, 1899-1902 -- Juvenile fiction
700 1 _aPaget, Walter,
_d1863-1935
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/32918
999 _c73764
_d73764