By Sheer Pluck: A Tale of the Ashanti War
by G. A. Henty
G.A. Henty was a well-known prolific author of historical adventure novels. Henty\'s books are also known for being historically accurate, making them both entertaining and educational for all readers. By Sheer Pluck is a historical novel that centers around the adventures of a young English student who travels to Africa with a famous naturalist.