All Formats & Editions

Reproduction of the original: By Sheer Pluck by G.A. Henty

""By Sheer Pluck"" is a historical novel written by G. A. Henty, first published in 1884. The story is set in the late 19th century and follows the adventures of a young English boy named Dick, who is orphaned at a young age and sent to live with his uncle in West Africa. Dick... Read Full Overview

This a wonderful adventure tale of an English boy facing hard times who acts with integrity and courage despite great adversity. The story opens in England where young Frank lives with his widowed mother in a coastal town in Kent. He is well-liked by his schoolmates, but because... Read Full Overview

"Now, Hargate, what a fellow you are I've been looking for you everywhere. Don't you know it's the House against the Town boys. It's lucky that the Town have got the first innings; they began a quarter of an hour ago." "How tiresome " Frank Hargate said. "I was watching a most... Read Full Overview

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... Read Full Overview

Frank Hargate is an unassuming but intrepid young student of natural history whose cool head saves several schoolmates from drowning. The grateful father of o?ne secures Frank's appointment as assistant to Mr. Goodenough, a famous naturalist who is planning a two-year expedition... Read Full Overview

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... Read Full Overview

""By Sheer Pluck: A Tale of the Ashanti War"" is a historical adventure novel written by G.A. Henty. The story follows the journey of Dick Heldar, a young English boy who is orphaned at a young age and is forced to make his own way in the world. Dick is determined to make something... Read Full Overview