On The Irrawaddy: A Story Of The First Burmese War (1897)

By G.A. Henty

Book Overview

On The Irrawaddy: A Story Of The First Burmese War is a historical fiction novel written by G. A. Henty in 1897. The book is set in the early 19th century during the First Anglo-Burmese War, which took place between 1824 and 1826. The story follows the adventures of Harry Lindsay, a young British officer who is sent to Burma to fight against the Burmese army.Harry Lindsay is a brave and resourceful soldier who quickly rises through the ranks and becomes a key figure in the British campaign. He faces many challenges and dangers, including battles, ambushes, and treacherous terrain. Along the way, he meets and befriends a Burmese prince, who helps him to understand the culture and customs of the Burmese people.The novel is filled with action, adventure, and historical detail, and provides a vivid portrayal of the First Anglo-Burmese War. It also explores themes of loyalty, friendship, and cultural understanding. The book is considered a classic of historical fiction and is recommended for readers who enjoy adventure stories and historical novels.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: 1164102249
• ISBN13: 9781164102243
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 402 Pages
• Weight: 1.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"