The March To Coomassie (1874)

By G.A. Henty

Book Overview

The March To Coomassie is a historical novel written by George Alfred Henty in 1874. The book is set in the 19th century and tells the story of a British military expedition to the African kingdom of Ashanti (present-day Ghana) to confront the Ashanti Empire and its ruler, King Kofi Karikari.The story follows the adventures of a young British officer named Harry Percy, who is sent to West Africa to join the expeditionary force. Along the way, he faces numerous challenges, including hostile terrain, disease, and fierce battles with the Ashanti warriors.The book is based on real events and provides a vivid portrayal of the military campaign, as well as the customs, culture, and traditions of the Ashanti people. Henty's writing style is engaging and informative, and he provides a detailed account of the military tactics and strategies used by the British soldiers.Overall, The March To Coomassie is a fascinating historical novel that offers a unique perspective on British colonialism in Africa. It is a must-read for anyone interested in African history, military history, or colonialism.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: 1104661209
• ISBN13: 9781104661205
• Release Date: June 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 472 Pages
• Weight: 1.38 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"