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100 1 _aFenn, George Manville,
_d1831-1909
245 1 0 _aGeorge Alfred Henty: The Story of an Active Life
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2011
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2011-07-29
508 _aProduced by Nick Hodson of London, England
520 _a"The Story of an Active Life" by George Manville Fenn is a biographical account written in the late 19th century. The text focuses on the life and experiences of George Alfred Henty, a notable war correspondent and children's author known for his vivid adventure stories. Through this memoir, readers can expect insights into Henty's character, upbringing, and the real-life adventures that inspired his literary works. The opening of the book introduces George Alfred Henty as a man whose early life was fraught with health challenges, reflecting on how he transformed from a fragile boy into a robust figure who thrived in action. The narrative reveals his childhood in England and highlights how his love for reading laid the foundation for his future storytelling prowess. It touches upon Henty's formative years at Westminster School and Cambridge University, showcasing his blossoming character shaped by sports, societal interactions, and unyielding determination, eventually leading him to take on significant roles as a war correspondent during the Crimean War and beyond. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aAuthors, English -- 19th century -- Biography
653 _aHenty, G. A. (George Alfred), 1832-1902
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/36893
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