A Front of Brass by Fred M. White

Name: A Front of Brass
Author: Fred M. White

The story follows the adventures of two young men, John and George, who are sent to the front lines of the Boer War in South Africa. The two men are sent to the front lines with the intention of gathering intelligence for the British forces. John and George soon find themselves in the midst of a fierce battle, and they must use their wits and courage to survive. Along the way, they make friends with the Boer soldiers, and even find themselves in the middle of a daring rescue mission. The novel is a thrilling adventure story, full of action and suspense. It is also a story of courage and friendship, as John and George must rely on each other to survive the dangers of war.

By Fred M. White · First published 1910 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Romance · 26 chapters · 54,553 words

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Hubert Grant stood on the veranda looking over the garden at Ledge Point. Just for the moment he was glad enough to be alone. He wanted to stand there and contemplate his new possession. Everything there was his--the rainbow trout in the pool in the Dutch garden, the starry flowers of the anemones in the larch woods behind the house. And he had paid for it all with his own hard-earned money!

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Work type: Novel
Author: Fred M. White
Date: 1910 CE
Language: English
Genres: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Romance, Military Fiction
Length: 54,553 words
Structure: 26 chapters, 1,690 paragraphs
Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Genres

Historical Fiction — The book is set in the late 19th century and follows the story of a young man who joins the British Army and is sent to India, making it a historical fiction novel.
Adventure — The book follows the protagonist's journey as he faces various challenges and adventures in the British Army.
Romance — The book features a romantic subplot between the protagonist and a young woman he meets in India.
Military Fiction — The book follows the protagonist's experiences in the British Army, making it a military fiction novel.