As a whole, however, these have not great reason for sadness. Not more than a third of them are boarders, and the rest, who have in truth, for the last week, begun to be tired of their holidays, will, when they once get out of school, and begin to choose sides for football, be really glad that the term has again commenced."So your brother is not coming back again, Archer?" one of the boys said to a lad of some fifteen years old, a merry, curly-haired fellow, somewhat short for his a...

Author G. A. Henty and his brother Frederick both served in the Crimean War; Henty parlayed his experience into a budding career as a war correspondent and journalist, while his brother Frederick was killed within weeks of his deployment. Henty used their experiences as fodder for Jack Archer, a thrilling action-adventure tale geared for younger audiences that is set during the bloody conflict between Russia and a coalition comprising Britain, France, Britain, Sardinia, and the Ottoman Emp...

Like in other historical fiction books by G.A. Henty, the hero is a boy, who gets involved in the Crimean War, 1853-1856. A conflict between the Russian Empire and an alliance of the French Empire, the British Empire, the Ottoman Empire, and the Kingdom of Sardinia. The Crimean War is known for logistical and tactical errors during the land campaign on both sides. The book describes these errors very accurately.

I am an original baby boomer, born in 1946, who attended a very strict Catholic Grammar School for nine years. Parents back in the early 50s, not knowing or wanting to raise their own children, made a decision to punish them into submission. Understanding came from a B.V.M. nun with a stern hand wielding a yardstick. How did we survive and how did some of us turn out?From Kindergarten, when only six year old, to thirteen, we made it through the tension and anxiety of attending St. ...

Historical novel set in the Crimean War. According to Wikipedia: "George Alfred Henty (8 December 1832 - 16 November 1902), referred to as G. A. Henty, was a prolific English novelist, special correspondent, and Imperialist born in Trumpington, Cambridgeshire, England. He is best known for his historical adventure stories that were popular in the late 19th century. His works include Out on the Pampas (1871), The Young Buglers (1880), With Clive in India (1884) and Wulf the Saxon (1895)."

Like in other historical fiction books by G.A. Henty, the hero is a boy, who gets involved in the Crimean War, 1853-1856. A conflict between the Russian Empire and an alliance of the French Empire, the British Empire, the Ottoman Empire, and the Kingdom of Sardinia. The Crimean War is known for logistical and tactical errors during the land campaign on both sides. The book describes these errors very accurately.

The first day of term cannot be considered a cheerful occasion. As the boys arrive on the previous evening, they have so much to tell each other, are so full of what they have been doing, that the chatter and laughter are as great as upon the night preceding the breaking-up. In the morning, however, all this is changed. As they take their places at their desks and open their books, a dull, heavy feeling takes possession of the boys, and the full consciousness that they are at the beginning...

In "Jack Archer: A Tale of the Crimea," G. A. Henty crafts a compelling narrative that immerses readers in the turbulent backdrop of the Crimean War. Henty's signature style'Äîcharacterized by vivid descriptions and detailed historical context'Äîbreathes life into the protagonist, Jack Archer, as he navigates the perils of war, naval battles, and personal heroism. This adventure novel not only entertains but educates, showcasing the strategic nuances and human experiences that defined this...

The story is set against the backdrop of the Crimean War (18531856) and follows the adventures of the protagonist, Jack Archer. The narrative likely revolves around Jack's experiences as a young soldier during the war, depicting his bravery, resilience, and the challenges he faces in the midst of historical events.G. A. Henty was recognized for his ability to blend history with fiction, providing young readers with an educational and adventurous narrative. "Jack Archer" is one of his many ...

Am 1. Februar 1854 segelte die 'Falcon' von Portsmouth aus in Richtung Osten, und zehn Tage später warf sie im Hafen von Gibraltar den Anker. Zu diesem Zeitpunkt war Jack Archer bereits zu Hause angekommen. In der Woche harter Arbeit während der Vorbereitungen für das Auslaufen in Portsmouth hatte er so viel über die Namen der Taue und die verschiedenen Teile des Schiffes gelernt, wie er es in ein paar Monaten auf See getan hätte, und er hatte sich mit seinen neuen Schiffskameraden vertrau...

Historical novel set in the Crimean War. According to Wikipedia: "George Alfred Henty (8 December 1832 - 16 November 1902), referred to as G. A. Henty, was a prolific English novelist, special correspondent, and Imperialist born in Trumpington, Cambridgeshire, England. He is best known for his historical adventure stories that were popular in the late 19th century. His works include Out on the Pampas (1871), The Young Buglers (1880), With Clive in India (1884) and Wulf the Saxon (1895)."

One of the most serious challenges to environmentalism that has emerged in the 1990s is the so-called Wise Use movement. While operating under the guise of an independent movement of small landowners, it is in reality a backlash against environmental protection measures, funded and organized by corporations with a vested interest in preventing further environmental gains. Let the People Judge collects the writings of a wide range of thinkers on the Wise Use movement and the contro...