Captain Fortescue's Handful (1887)

By Cecil Marryat Norris

Book Overview

Captain Fortescue's Handful is a novel written by Cecil Marryat Norris and published in 1887. It is a story of adventure and romance set in the late 19th century. The main character, Captain Fortescue, is a dashing young officer in the British Army who is sent on a secret mission to Africa. Along the way, he encounters a beautiful young woman named Ethel, who is also traveling to Africa to find her father. Together, they face danger and intrigue as they navigate the treacherous landscape of colonial Africa. The novel is filled with action, suspense, and romance, and offers a vivid portrayal of life in colonial Africa in the late 19th century. It is a thrilling read for anyone interested in adventure stories or historical fiction.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165906554
• ISBN13: 9781165906550
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 184 Pages
• Weight: 0.56 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"