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Excerpt from The Romance of the World The following pages illustrate the qualities by which our countrymen have maintained and strengthened the British rule in India. The first part consists of narratives of some of the most famous episodes in the Indian Mutiny, and sidelights on the heroes of that great struggle. In the second part will be found stories of adventure in the forests and jungles, and of heroic and venturesome exploits in war. T...

Excerpt from Humphrey Bold a Story of the Time of Benbow 'Tis said that as a man declines towards old age his mind dwells ever more and more on the events of his childhood. Whether that be true of all men or not, certain it is that my memory of things that happened fifty years ago is very clear and bright, and the little incidents of my boyhood are more to me, because they touch me more nearly, than such great matters as the late rebellion ag...

Excerpt from Kobo a Story of the Russo-Japanese War Well, monsieur, he said, get a good glass and you'll have a chance of seeing for yourself, we shall pass it within a short mile. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstr...

Excerpt from Jack Hardy: A Story of English Smugglers in the Days of NapoleonThe first time Jack Hardy met Mr. Nathaniel Gudgeon was also the occasion of his first visit to Luscombe.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.comThis book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct t...

Excerpt from The Early Settlers: Australia's Story From the reign of Charles II until 1775 convicted prisoners were transported from England to America, and assigned to the Colonists there, who employed them as servants and labourers. In this year, however, the American States revolted, and, after a war which lasted until 1783, gained their independence and set up their own government. As America could no longer be used as a dumping ground fo...

Events from the start of the War of the Spanish Succession to the Accession of George I.

Set against the background of two outstanding events in the history of India-the capture of Gheria and the battle of Plassey

Adventures in early flight

This vintage book contains a collection of charming short stories related to dogs. It was originally intended to introduce children to the delights of owning a pet dog, and is therefore ideal for animal-loving children today. Profusely illustrated and utterly endearing, this volume would make for a fantastic addition to any family collection and is not to be missed by collectors. Contents include: "Busy", "The Return Visit", "The First Tail-Wa...

Excerpt from King of the Air: Or to Morocco on an Airship Mr. John Greatorex was very wealthy, and very obstinate. He had made a large fortune as a manu facturer of chemicals, but disclaimed any knowledge of chemistry. He had dabbled a little in mechanics, and was convinced that he possessed an accurate practical knowledge of its applications. Consequently, when his new motor-car arrived, he saw no necessity to take a chauffeur with him on it...

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Excerpt from Brown of Moukden: A Story of the Russo-Japanese War Tax midsummer sun had spent its force, and as it reddened towards its setting Moukden began to breathe again. The gildings on palace, temple, and pagoda shone with a ruddy glow, but the eye was no longer dazzled, garish in full sunlight, the city was now merely brilliant, the reds and greens, blues and yellows, of its house-fronts toned to a rich and charming beauty. The shops -...

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Excerpt from The Adventures of Harry Rochester: A Tale of the Days of Marlborough and Eugene Stap me, Frank, if ever I rattle my old bones over these roads again! Every joint in me aches, every wrinkle and I've too many - is filled with dust, and my wig plague on it, Frank, my wig's a doormat. Look at it - whew! My lord Godolphin took off his cocked hat, removed his full periwig, and shook it over the side of the calash, wrying his lips as t...

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Herbert Strang was the pseudonym of two English authors, George Herbert Ely (1866-1958) and Charles James L'Estrange (1867-1947). They specialized in writing adventure stories for boys.

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