In Times of Peril

A Tale of India

By G.A. Henty

1881

First Published

3.85

Average Rating

272

Number of Pages

8H15M

Audio Length

In Times Of Peril A Tale Of India is a historical fiction book written by G. A. Henty. The story is set in India during the 1850s, a time when the country was under British rule. The protagonist of the story is Walter, a young British soldier who is sent to India to fight against the local rebels.As Walter arrives in India, he realizes that the situation is much more complicated than he had anticipated. The local rebels are not just a group of angry peasants, but a well-organized army that is determined to drive the British out of India. Walter faces many challenges as he fights against the rebels, including battles, espionage, and betrayal.Throughout the book, Henty provides a detailed description of the Indian culture, customs, and traditions. He also highlights the political and social issues that were prevalent during that time, such as the conflict between the British and the local population.The book is not just a thrilling adventure story, but also a historical account of the British rule in India. Henty's writing style is engaging and descriptive, making the reader feel as though they are right in the middle of the action. The book is suitable for both young adults and adults who enjoy historical fiction and adventure stories.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Avg Rating

3.85

Number of Ratings

5 STARS

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Author

G.A. Henty

Author · 91 books

George Alfred Henty, better known as G.A. Henty, began his storytelling career with his own children. After dinner, he would spend and hour or two in telling them a story that would continue the next day. Some stories took weeks! A friend was present one day and watched the spell-bound reaction of his children suggesting Henty write down his stories so others could enjoy them. He did. Henty wrote approximately 144 books in addition to stories for magazines and was known as "The Prince of Story-Tellers" and "The Boy's Own Historian." One of Mr. Henty's secretaries reported that he would quickly pace back and forth in his study dictating stories as fast as the secretary could record them. Henty's stories revolve around fictional boy heroes during fascinating periods of history. His heroes are diligent, intelligent, and dedicated to their country and cause in the face, at times, of great peril... Henty's heroes fight wars, sail the seas, discover land, conquer evil empires, prospect for gold, and a host of other exciting adventures. Along the way, they meet famous personages... In short, Henty's heroes live through tumultuous historic eras meeting leaders of that time. Understanding the culture of the time period becomes second nature as well as comparing/contrasting the society of various cultures.