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Dash for Khartoum

by G. A. Henty

In 1884, the British Army is sent on a mission to rescue General Gordon from the besieged city of Khartoum. But the Mahdi's forces are vast and powerful, and the British are outnumbered and outgunned. Dash for Khartoum is the story of two young English boys who accompany the British Army on its mission to rescue General Gordon. The boys witness firsthand the horrors of war, but they also learn about the courage and determination of the British soldiers. The book is full of action and adventure, and it is sure to keep readers on the edge of their seats. It is also a story of hope and redemption, and it shows how even in the darkest of times, there is always the possibility of victory.

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English

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English

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1891

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George Alfred Henty was an English novelist and war correspondent. He is most well-known for his works of adventure fiction and historical fiction, including The Dragon & The Raven (1886), For The...

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