De Aller-Bedste Bøger - over 12 mio. danske og engelske bøger
Levering: 1 - 2 hverdage

For Name And Fame

- Or Through Afghan Passes (1886)

Bag om For Name And Fame

For Name and Fame: Or Through Afghan Passes is a historical adventure novel written by George Alfred Henty in 1886. The story takes place during the Second Afghan War in the late 19th century and follows the journey of a young British officer named Percy Groves. Percy is sent to Afghanistan to help quell a rebellion and protect British interests in the region. Along the way, he must navigate treacherous mountain passes, battle hostile tribes, and face personal challenges that test his courage and loyalty. The novel is filled with action, suspense, and vivid descriptions of the rugged Afghan landscape. It also explores themes of honor, duty, and sacrifice as Percy and his comrades fight for their country and their own reputations. For Name and Fame: Or Through Afghan Passes is a classic adventure tale that offers a thrilling glimpse into a pivotal moment in British history.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.

Vis mere
  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781166105327
  • Indbinding:
  • Hardback
  • Sideantal:
  • 408
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x27 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 767 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 11. december 2024
På lager

Normalpris

Abonnementspris

- Rabat på køb af fysiske bøger
- 1 valgfrit digitalt ugeblad
- 20 timers lytning og læsning
- Adgang til 70.000+ titler
- Ingen binding

Abonnementet koster 75 kr./md.
Ingen binding og kan opsiges når som helst.

Beskrivelse af For Name And Fame

For Name and Fame: Or Through Afghan Passes is a historical adventure novel written by George Alfred Henty in 1886. The story takes place during the Second Afghan War in the late 19th century and follows the journey of a young British officer named Percy Groves. Percy is sent to Afghanistan to help quell a rebellion and protect British interests in the region. Along the way, he must navigate treacherous mountain passes, battle hostile tribes, and face personal challenges that test his courage and loyalty. The novel is filled with action, suspense, and vivid descriptions of the rugged Afghan landscape. It also explores themes of honor, duty, and sacrifice as Percy and his comrades fight for their country and their own reputations. For Name and Fame: Or Through Afghan Passes is a classic adventure tale that offers a thrilling glimpse into a pivotal moment in British history.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.

Brugerbedømmelser af For Name And Fame