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Had Mr. Tulloch, the headmaster and proprietor of a large school at Putney, been asked which was the most troublesome boy in his school, he would probably have replied, without hesitation, "Bob Repton." But, being a just and fair-minded man, he would have hastened to qualify... Read Full Overview

Held Fast for England - A tale of the siege of Gibraltar 1779-83 is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1891. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition,... Read Full Overview

The story of a young orphan who is sent to Gibraltar to live with his sister, at the time that Gibraltar is sieged by the French and the Spanish.

George Alfred Henty (8 December 1832 - 16 November 1902) was a prolific English novelist and war correspondent.He is best known for his historical adventure stories that were popular in the late 19th century. His works include The Dragon & The Raven (1886), For The Temple (1888),... Read Full Overview

Held Fast For England: A Tale of the Siege of Gibraltar By G. A. Henty

Held Fast For England: A Tale of the Siege of Gibraltar (1779-83) tells the story of Bob Repton, a young boy who is sent to live with his sister and her husband, Captain O'Halloran, in Gibraltar. The year is 1779, and the British colony is under siege by the Spanish and French... Read Full Overview

Experience the drama and daring of 18th-century warfare in G. A. Henty's thrilling historical novel, "Held Fast For England: A Tale of the Siege of Gibraltar." Immerse yourself in a meticulously researched and vividly realized account of the legendary siege, a pivotal moment... Read Full Overview

The Siege of Gibraltar stands almost alone in the annals of warfare, alike in its duration and in the immense preparations made, by the united powers of France and Spain, for the capture of the fortress. A greater number of guns were employed than in any operation up to that... Read Full Overview

The Siege of Gibraltar stands almost alone in the annals of warfare, alike in its duration and in the immense preparations made, by the united powers of France and Spain, for the capture of the fortress. A greater number of guns were employed than in any operation up to that... Read Full Overview

The Siege of Gibraltar stands almost alone in the annals of warfare, alike in its duration and in the immense preparations made, by the united powers of France and Spain, for the capture of the fortress. A greater number of guns were employed than in any operation up to that... Read Full Overview

Reproduction of the original: Held Fast For England by G.A. Henty