One of Clive's Heroes: A Story of the Fight for India by Herbert Strang

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Creator Strang, Herbert
Title One of Clive's Heroes: A Story of the Fight for India
Note Reading ease score: 79.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits Produced by Al Haines
Summary "One of Clive's Heroes: A Story of the Fight for India" by Herbert Strang is an adventure novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Robert Clive, a notable historical figure in Britain's colonial exploits in India, and focuses on a young character named Desmond Burke, who aspires to rise above his mundane existence on a farm and emulate Clive's remarkable life. The narrative combines historical events with fiction, aiming to entertain while also providing insights into the context of the period. At the start of the story, readers are introduced to Desmond Burke, a young boy living in Market Drayton, who is enraptured by tales of Robert Clive's adventures in India. The proceedings are marked by a banquet held in honor of Clive’s return, where Desmond yearns to be a part of the excitement. His older brother, Richard, is domineering and critical, which further drives Desmond's dissatisfaction with his life. After a series of interactions, including Desmond's encounter with a mysterious stranger named Marmaduke Diggle, who speaks of the wonders of the East Indies, Desmond is determined to pursue an adventurous life, setting the stage for his journey. The opening chapters establish his longing for adventure and introduce the conflicts that propel him towards a decisive turn in his life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Adventure stories
Subject British -- India -- Juvenile fiction
Subject India -- History -- 18th century -- Juvenile fiction
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EBook-No. 41489
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Nov 26, 2012
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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