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Mister Johnson

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The adventures and misadventures of a young Nigerian negro in the British colonial civil service.A temporary clerk, still on probation, Mr Johnson has been in Fada, Nigeria, for six months and is already much in debt. Undaunted, he entertains on the grandest scale, with drums and smuggled gin. Not only that, he intends to pay a small fortune for his wife... ... Read more

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The adventures and misadventures of a young Nigerian negro in the British colonial civil service.A temporary clerk, still on probation, Mr Johnson has been in Fada, Nigeria, for six months and is already much in debt. Undaunted, he entertains on the grandest scale, with drums and smuggled gin. Not only that, he intends to pay a small fortune for his wife...
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The Keepers of the King's Peace

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Bones Of The River

by Edgar Wallace ...

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'Taking the little paper from the pigeon's leg, Hamilton saw it was from Sanders and marked URGENT. Send Bones instantly to Lujamalababa... Arrest and bring to head-quarters the witch doctor.'It is a time when the world's most powerful nations are vying for colonial honour, a time of trading steamers and tribal chiefs. In the mysterious African territories administered by Commissioner Sanders, ... Read more

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'Taking the little paper from the pigeon's leg, Hamilton saw it was from Sanders and marked URGENT. Send Bones instantly to Lujamalababa... Arrest and bring to head-quarters the witch doctor.'It is a time when the world's most powerful nations are vying for colonial honour, a time of trading steamers and tribal chiefs. In the mysterious African territories administered by Commissioner Sanders,
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Sanders

by Edgar Wallace ...

Series Book 7 - Commissioner Sanders
Employing his unique style of innocent and endearing humour, Bones has written to the newspapers The Surrey Star and The Middlesex Plain Dealer inviting the Foreign Secretary to pay a visit to the African territories which they administer. It is against the regulations and his boss Hamilton is furious. While world powers vie for colonial honours, Sanders and his assistants attempt to administer an ... Read more

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Employing his unique style of innocent and endearing humour, Bones has written to the newspapers The Surrey Star and The Middlesex Plain Dealer inviting the Foreign Secretary to pay a visit to the African territories which they administer. It is against the regulations and his boss Hamilton is furious. While world powers vie for colonial honours, Sanders and his assistants attempt to administer an
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Samba: A Story of the Rubber Slaves of the Congo

by Herbert Strang ...

Samba lay face downwards upon the yellow sand, amid which his body shone in the sunlight like polished ebony. Behind, the rising bank was thick with trees and shrubs ablaze with colour, overspread with the delicate tracery of lianas and, creeping plants. Here was a spot of red, there a dash of orange; at intervals the pale yellow flowers of climbing gourds and the mauve blossoms of convolvuli ... Read more

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Samba lay face downwards upon the yellow sand, amid which his body shone in the sunlight like polished ebony. Behind, the rising bank was thick with trees and shrubs ablaze with colour, overspread with the delicate tracery of lianas and, creeping plants. Here was a spot of red, there a dash of orange; at intervals the pale yellow flowers of climbing gourds and the mauve blossoms of convolvuli
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A Brush With The Chinese.

by G. A. Henty ...

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This is one of G.A. Henty's classic tales. "It was early in December that H. M. S. Perseus was cruising off the mouth of the Canton River. War had been declared with China in consequence of her continued evasions of the treaty she had made with us, and it was expected that a strong naval force would soon gather to bring her to reason. In the meantime the ships on the station had a busy time of it, ... Read more

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This is one of G.A. Henty's classic tales. "It was early in December that H. M. S. Perseus was cruising off the mouth of the Canton River. War had been declared with China in consequence of her continued evasions of the treaty she had made with us, and it was expected that a strong naval force would soon gather to bring her to reason. In the meantime the ships on the station had a busy time of it,
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The Outspan Tales of South Africa

by Sir Percy Fitzpatrick ...

The term "outspan" refers to a place where wagons stop to rest or unload, typically during long journeys or when traveling through the countryside. In the context of Fitzpatrick's stories, "The Outspan Tales" likely explores various aspects of South African life, culture, and landscapes through a series of narrative vignettes.Fitzpatrick's writing is characterized by its rich descriptions, ... Read more

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The term "outspan" refers to a place where wagons stop to rest or unload, typically during long journeys or when traveling through the countryside. In the context of Fitzpatrick's stories, "The Outspan Tales" likely explores various aspects of South African life, culture, and landscapes through a series of narrative vignettes.Fitzpatrick's writing is characterized by its rich descriptions,
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Long Odds

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Sir Henry Rider Haggard was an English writer of adventure novels set in exotic locations, predominantly Africa, and the creator of the Lost World literary genre. His stories, situated at the lighter end of the scale of Victorian literature, continue to be popular and influential. He was also involved in agricultural reform and improvement in the British Empire. Another short story about Allan ... Read more

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Sir Henry Rider Haggard was an English writer of adventure novels set in exotic locations, predominantly Africa, and the creator of the Lost World literary genre. His stories, situated at the lighter end of the scale of Victorian literature, continue to be popular and influential. He was also involved in agricultural reform and improvement in the British Empire. Another short story about Allan
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A Brush with the Chinese and What Came of it

by G. A. Henty ...

It was early in December that H.M.S. Perseus was cruising off the mouth of the Canton River. War had been declared with China in consequence of her continued evasions of the treaty she had made with us, and it was expected that a strong naval force would soon gather to bring her to reason. In the meantime the ships on the station had a busy time of it, chasing the enemy's junks when they ventured ... Read more

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It was early in December that H.M.S. Perseus was cruising off the mouth of the Canton River. War had been declared with China in consequence of her continued evasions of the treaty she had made with us, and it was expected that a strong naval force would soon gather to bring her to reason. In the meantime the ships on the station had a busy time of it, chasing the enemy's junks when they ventured
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In a New World (Illustrated)

Among The Gold-Fields of Australia

by Horatio Alger, Jr. ...

Series Book 112 - Classic Fiction for Young Adults
In a New World tells the story of two young men, Harry Vane and Jack Pendleton, who find themselves in Australia and decide to try their hand at gold mining. They team up with Obed Stackpole, an older adult who knows the ways of the mining world, and it is a good thing they did! They do, indeed, find a monster nugget that would be worth millions today, but they have to fight off thieves, ... Read more

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In a New World tells the story of two young men, Harry Vane and Jack Pendleton, who find themselves in Australia and decide to try their hand at gold mining. They team up with Obed Stackpole, an older adult who knows the ways of the mining world, and it is a good thing they did! They do, indeed, find a monster nugget that would be worth millions today, but they have to fight off thieves,
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Begumbagh: A Tale of the Indian Mutiny

by George Manville Fenn ...

The story unfolds against the backdrop of the historical events of the Indian Mutiny, including the siege of the residency at Lucknow. Lieutenant Wingfield and his fellow soldiers must endure the hardships of the siege, confront the enemy forces, and navigate the complexities of loyalty and betrayal in a time of war."Begumbagh" is representative of George Manville Fenn's storytelling style, which ... Read more

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The story unfolds against the backdrop of the historical events of the Indian Mutiny, including the siege of the residency at Lucknow. Lieutenant Wingfield and his fellow soldiers must endure the hardships of the siege, confront the enemy forces, and navigate the complexities of loyalty and betrayal in a time of war."Begumbagh" is representative of George Manville Fenn's storytelling style, which
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Begumbah: a Tale of the Indian Mutiny, and Three Other Short Stories

by Fenn, George Manville ...

According to Wikipedia: "George Manville Fenn (January 3, 1831, Pimlico - August 26, 1909, Isleworth) was a British writer. He worked as a teacher in Lincolnshire, until he became printer, editor and publisher of various magazines. He had eight children with his wife Susanna Leake, whom he had married in 1855. Most of his work consists of adventure stories for young readers, featuring Explorers, ... Read more

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According to Wikipedia: "George Manville Fenn (January 3, 1831, Pimlico - August 26, 1909, Isleworth) was a British writer. He worked as a teacher in Lincolnshire, until he became printer, editor and publisher of various magazines. He had eight children with his wife Susanna Leake, whom he had married in 1855. Most of his work consists of adventure stories for young readers, featuring Explorers,
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