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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

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

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.

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

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

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

About the Author- George Alfred Henty (8 December 1832 - 16 November 1902), was a prolific English novelist and a special 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... Read Full Overview

"Held Fast for England" from George Alfred Henty. Prolific English novelist and special correspondent (1832-1902).