Sergeant Atkins: A Tale Of Adventure Founded On Fact (1870)
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ISBN10: 1120703220
ISBN13: 9781120703224
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Nov 21 2009
Pages: 336
Weight: 0.99
Height: 0.70 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781120703224
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Nov 21 2009
Pages: 336
Weight: 0.99
Height: 0.70 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Sergeant Atkins: A Tale of Adventure Founded on Fact is a historical fiction novel written by James Lowry Donaldson and originally published in 1870. The book is set in the early 19th century and follows the story of Sergeant Atkins, a British soldier who is sent on a dangerous mission to Africa to stop the slave trade.Atkins is a brave and skilled soldier who is determined to complete his mission, but he faces many obstacles along the way, including hostile tribes, treacherous terrain, and dangerous wildlife. He is also forced to confront his own prejudices and assumptions about the people and cultures he encounters on his journey.The novel is based on real historical events and characters, and Donaldson's vivid descriptions of African landscapes and cultures provide a fascinating glimpse into a world that was largely unknown to Western readers at the time of the book's publication. The story is fast-paced and full of action, with plenty of twists and turns to keep readers engaged.Overall, Sergeant Atkins: A Tale of Adventure Founded on Fact is a thrilling and engaging historical novel that offers a unique perspective on the African continent and the people who lived there in the early 19th century.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.
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