Barclay of the Guides - Strang, Herbert
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Set against the backdrop of the tumultuous Indian Mutiny, Herbert Strang's "Barclay of the Guides" plunges readers into a world of adventure and conflict during the British Raj. This meticulously prepared print republication offers a gripping glimpse into a pivotal moment in Indian and British history. Explore the Sepoy Rebellion through the lens of historical fiction, where courage and loyalty are tested amidst the clash of cultures and the fires of war. "Barclay of the Guides" delivers a timeless tale of bravery and resilience in the face of overwhelming odds. Experience the drama and…mehr

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Set against the backdrop of the tumultuous Indian Mutiny, Herbert Strang's "Barclay of the Guides" plunges readers into a world of adventure and conflict during the British Raj. This meticulously prepared print republication offers a gripping glimpse into a pivotal moment in Indian and British history. Explore the Sepoy Rebellion through the lens of historical fiction, where courage and loyalty are tested amidst the clash of cultures and the fires of war. "Barclay of the Guides" delivers a timeless tale of bravery and resilience in the face of overwhelming odds. Experience the drama and intrigue of 19th-century India in this classic work of historical fiction, appealing to anyone with an interest in military history, South Asian history, or simply a captivating adventure story. 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.
Autorenporträt
George Herbert Ely (1866 1958) and Charles James L'Estrange (1867 1947), two English writers who worked together on several children's adventure books, wrote under the pen name Herbert Strang. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the pair contributed to the boys' fiction genre with a variety of books written under the collective pen name Herbert Strang. Charles James L'Estrange was born in Hampstead, London, on November 6, 1867, and George Herbert Ely was born in India on October 24, 1866. They were both students at London's Dulwich College. Young readers were drawn to Herbert Strang's adventure stories because they frequently dealt with themes of bravery, patriotism, and discovery. By using a pseudonym, the writers were able to continue building a steady reputation for themselves in the boys' literature market while producing a large body of work. They have several popular series, such as "The Adventure Series," "The Airship Boys Series," and "The Marooner's Island Series." The books added to the canon of young reader adventure fiction because of their captivating characters and thrilling stories.