!TentionA Story of Boy-Life during the Peninsular War (Edition2023)

Manville Fenn George

!TentionA Story of Boy-Life during the Peninsular War (Edition2023)
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Double 9 Books LLP
Country
IN
Published
1 December 2023
Pages
266
ISBN
9789359956695

!TentionA Story of Boy-Life during the Peninsular War (Edition2023)

Manville Fenn George

"!Tention" is an interesting book by means of the famous English writer George Manville Fenn, who is regarded for writing memories about journeys. The book takes area in colonial Africa within the past due 1800s and gives a detailed, interesting look at the occasions. In Fenn's tale, a collection of younger British infantrymen deals with the challenges, friendships, and threatening situations that include being within the army in colonial Africa. The unconventional well-known is definitely patriotic and a product of its time, however it additionally shows loads approximately the attitudes and stereotypes that have been common in that technology. It also suggests the raw beauty of Africa and the complexity of its cultures. The call, "!Tention," is a slang phrase for "interest," which shoots the charged atmosphere in the direction of the rebellion. The main person's journey is broken up with the aid of too many battles, risky obligations, and tough interactions with native people. It's notable how nicely Fenn indicates how harsh life can be inside the navy, mixed with instances whilst the squaddies bond, end up friends, or maybe chortle. "!Tention" is largely a history adventure book that paints a shiny picture of Africa at some stage in the time whilst it become a British colony. It's an interesting book that might attraction to folks who are interested by navy history, colonial stories, and tour recollections.

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