Also by Roger Kean:
- In Times of Peril
- Winning His Spurs
- Dash For Khartoum
- The Complete Chronicle of the Emperors of Rome; Vol. 1
- The Complete Chronicle of the Emperors of Rome; Vol. 2
- Felixitations
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Published: April 21, 2010
Words: 86701 (approximate)
Language: English
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In 1873, orphaned at 15 and penniless, Frank Hargate, too proud to accept help from others, determines to make his own way in life and joins an explorer's expedition to darkest West Africa. Among new friends, he struggles against staggering odds to survive hostile nature, cannibals, disease and the bloody Ashanti war. From the horrors, a man aspiring to help others toward a better life is forged.Tags
hunting, suspense, war, sacrifice, africa, battles, slavery, bravery, west africa, friendships, courage of the heart, sea stories, escapes, cannibals, taxidermy, exploration, british army, adventure action, page turner, human sacrifice, animals diversity nature, stories of boy, wild animals, slavestories, warriors, pluck, travel danger, stories for boys, jungle warfare, ga henty, ashanti war, guinea coast, american slavery, steamships, army maneuvers, real life characters, military organizationAvailable ebook reading formats
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