Charles Gilson, Archibald Webb

Across the Cameroons

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

"Across the Cameroons: A Story of War and Adventure" by Charles Gilson plunges readers into the heart of historical Cameroon, delivering a thrilling narrative of conflict and exploration. Set against the backdrop of war, this adventure story offers a glimpse into a pivotal period in African history. This meticulously prepared print edition preserves the timeless quality of Gilson's work. Journey into a land of danger and excitement as the story unfolds, offering a blend of historical fiction and action suitable for anyone interested in classic adventure tales set in Africa. Discover a world of courage, resilience, and the spirit of adventure in this compelling story of "Across the Cameroons." This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Creative Media Partners, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 166
• Erscheinungstermin: 29. März 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 9mm
• Gewicht: 240g
• ISBN-13: 9781023349253
• ISBN-10: 1023349256
• Artikelnr.: 74098585

Autorenporträt

James Charles Louis Gilson (1878-1943), also known as Captain Charles Gilson, Major Charles Gilson, and Barbara Gilson, was a prominent British officer and author of science fiction, adventure novels, and historical fiction books for children. Some of his stories were illustrated, including at least one book, Arthur E. Becher's The Refugee; the Strange Story of Nether Hall. Cyrus Cuneo illustrated his writing as well. His novels contained pieces about the Upper Congo's Pygmies. He also depicted adventures during the Boxer Rebellion. Some of his pieces were published in periodicals as serials. Many of his stories can be found online at sites like Project Gutenberg. Gilson served in China following the Boxer Rebellion and included the country in some of his novels. Gilson wrote a story about a Chinese investigator. He created young adult novels and was acclaimed for his "wide knowledge of the world" in his depictions. His stories have also appeared in youth periodicals such as The Captain and St. Nicholas Magazine. Another of his works depicted Jerry Abershaw's exploits. He also wrote a story about Robin Hood.