Held Fast For England: A Tale of the Siege of Gibraltar (1779-83)
by G. A. Henty
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About This Book
Biography of G.A.Henty, examining his background, life as a War Correspondent and attitudes to Non-British people in his novels.
Chapters (22)(click to expand)
- Held Fast for England:
- A Tale of the Siege of Gibraltar (1779-83) By G. A. Henty.
- Preface.
- Chapter 1: "Something Like An Adventure."
- Chapter 2: A Great Change.
- Chapter 3: An Unexpected Journey.
- Chapter 4: Preparations For A Voyage.
- Chapter 5: A French Privateer.
- Chapter 6: The Rock Fortress.
- View of Gibraltar from the Mediterranean.
- View of Gibraltar from the Bay.
- Chapter 7: Troubles Ahead.
- Chapter 8: The Siege Begins.
- Chapter 9: The Antelope.
- Chapter 10: A Cruise In A Privateer.
- Chapter 11: Cutting Out A Prize.
- Chapter 12: A Rich Prize.
- Chapter 13: Oranges And Lemons.
- Chapter 14: A Welcome Cargo.
- Chapter 15: Bob's Mission.
- Chapter 16: A Cruise In The Brilliant.
- Chapter 17: The Floating Batteries.
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