A Brush With The Chinese.
dic 2015 · Otbebookpublishing
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This is one of G.A. Henty's classic tales. "It was early in December that H. M. S. Perseus was cruising off the mouth of the Canton River. War had been declared with China in consequence of her continued evasions of the treaty she had made with us, and it was expected that a strong naval force would soon gather to bring her to reason. In the meantime the ships on the station had a busy time of it, chasing the enemy's junks when they ventured to show themselves beyond the reach of the guns of their forts, and occasionally having a brush with the piratical boats which took advantage of the general confusion to plunder friend as well as foe..." "Mr. Henty is one of our most successful writers of historical tales." - The Scotsman
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George Alfred Henty, commonly known as G. A. Henty, was a prolific English novelist and war correspondent whose adventurous spirit and keen eye for historical detail made him a beloved figure in 19th-century literature. Born on December 8, 1832, in Trumpington, Cambridgeshire, Henty's early life was marked by a robust education at Westminster School and Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge. His academic pursuits were interrupted by the Crimean War, where he served as a war correspondent, an experience that profoundly influenced his later writing.Henty's literary career began in earnest with his first novel, "Out on the Pampas" (1868), and he went on to write over 120 books, primarily aimed at young readers. His works, often set against the backdrop of significant historical events, such as the Napoleonic Wars, the Indian Rebellion of 1857, and the American Civil War, were meticulously researched and vividly narrated. Henty's protagonists were typically young, courageous boys who embodied Victorian ideals of bravery, honor, and perseverance.Despite his popularity, Henty's works have not been without controversy. Modern critics often point to his imperialist and Eurocentric perspectives, which reflect the prevailing attitudes of his time but can be jarring to contemporary sensibilities. Nonetheless, his influence on the genre of historical adventure fiction is undeniable, paving the way for later authors like Rudyard Kipling and Robert Louis Stevenson.Henty's legacy is a complex tapestry of thrilling narratives and historical insights, offering a window into the values and conflicts of the Victorian era. His ability to weave educational content with gripping storytelling continues to captivate readers, making him a significant figure in the annals of children's literature.
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