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_aFenn, George Manville, _d1831-1909 |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aDraw Swords! In the Horse Artillery |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2010 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2010-11-29 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Nick Hodson of London, England | ||
| 520 | _a"Draw Swords! In the Horse Artillery" by George Manville Fenn is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers around Richard Darrell, a 17-year-old boy who has recently been commissioned as a subaltern in the Bengal Horse Artillery during the British Raj in India. As he navigates the challenges of military life, Darrell grapples with feelings of loneliness, self-doubt, and a longing to prove himself among his peers. At the start of the narrative, Richard struggles with the emotional upheaval of being separated from his familiar life in England. His first day in India brings a mix of excitement and disappointment as he faces the harsh realities of military life, including navigating troop dynamics and overcoming the thrill and trepidation of his first riding lesson. The opening chapters delve into his early experiences and interactions, particularly focusing on his ambitions to excel in the esteemed horse artillery unit. Despite his insecurities about his youthful appearance and the heavy responsibilities ahead, Richard’s character starts to emerge as he takes on the challenge of mastering a fierce Arabian horse named Burnouse, hinting at the growth and adventures that lie ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aIndia -- Juvenile fiction | ||
| 653 | _aEast India Company. Army -- Juvenile fiction | ||
| 653 | _aSoldiers -- India -- Juvenile fiction | ||
| 653 | _aIndia -- Kings and rulers -- Juvenile fiction | ||
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_aGroome, William H. C., _d1860-1914 |
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