Bøger af Herbert Strang

Mr. John Greatorex was very wealthy, and very obstinate. He had made a large fortune as a manufacturer of chemicals, but disclaimed any knowledge of chemistry. He had dabbled a little in mechanics, and was convinced that he possessed an accurate practical knowledge of its applications. Consequently, when his new motor-car arrived, he saw no necessity to take a chauffeur with him on its trial spin. He was like a child with a new toy, jealous of participation.

One hot sultry afternoon in June, the population of the little town of San Rosario in the Peruvian Andes was struck with sudden amazement at the sight of a motor-bicycle clattering its way through the main street with some risk to the dogs, poultry, and small boys who had been lazily disporting themselves there. It was not the bicycle itself that evoked their wonder: that was an object familiar enough. Nor was it the youth seated in the saddle, and steering it deftly past all obstacles. It was a second figure, mounted uneasily on the carrier behind: a rotund and portly figure, which shook and quivered with the vibration of the machine as it jolted over the ill-paved road, maintaining its equilibrium with obvious difficulty. Children and women shrieked; the men leaning against the walls took their cigars from their lips and gasped; and the noise of the engine was almost smothered by the mingled din of barking dogs and screaming fowls. It was the figure of the gobernador himself: land-owner, chief magistrate, and father of a family.

Napoleon, having overrun Spain with some 250,000 men, swept away and defeated all the Spanish armies, and occupied Madrid, had set his hosts in motion to re-occupy Portugal and complete the subjugation of Andalusia. At this critical moment in the history of Spain, Sir John Moore, who had landed in the Peninsula with a small British army only about 30,000 strong, conceived the bold project of marching on Salamanca, and thus threatening Napoleon's "line of communications" with France-whence he drew all his supplies and ammunition. The effect was almost magical. Napoleon was compelled instantly to stay the march of his immense armies, whilst at the head of over 80,000 of his finest troops he hurled himself on the intrepid Moore. The latter, thus assailed by overwhelming numbers, was forced to order a retreat on his base at Corunna, a movement which he conducted successfully, despite the terrible privations of a rapid march in mid-winter through a desolate and mountainous country, with insufficient transport and inadequate staff arrangements. Thrice he turned to bay and thrice did he severely handle his pursuers. Finally, at Corunna, after embarking his sick and wounded, he fought the memorable battle of that name, and inflicted on the French such heavy losses that his army was enabled to re-embark and sail for England with but little further molestation. The gallant Moore himself was mortally wounded, and died the same night. The effects of the Corunna campaign were to paralyse all the Emperor's plans for nigh three months, during which time the Spaniards rallied and regained confidence, and the war took a wholly different turn, although it was only after five years' constant fighting that the French invaders were finally driven out of the country.

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The first time Jack Hardy met Mr. Nathaniel Gudgeon was also the occasion of his first visit to Luscombe. It happened in this way. "Good-by, my boy," said his father, as Jack clambered on to the roof of the coach at the White Hart, Southwark, "and be sure you don't forget your Cousin Bastable, or your mother will never forgive you." "All right, father. I'll take a look at him if I get a chance. I say, coachman, you'll let me have a drive?" The coachman could not turn his head, because the collar of his coat was stiff and his neck brawny; but he screwed his left eye into the corner, winked, and gave a hoarse chuckle. "I've seed Jack Tars on donkeys, and orficers on hosses," said he. "Lor' bless you, I knows 'em."

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On The Spanish Main is a thrilling adventure novel written by Herbert Strang. The story takes place in the early 18th century and follows the exploits of a young Englishman named Dick Stapleton. After being falsely accused of theft, Dick escapes from England and joins a band of pirates on the Spanish Main. Together with his new companions, he embarks on a series of daring raids against Spanish ships and settlements. Along the way, he encounters treacherous seas, dangerous foes, and unexpected allies. As the stakes get higher and the risks greater, Dick must use all of his wit and courage to survive and achieve his goals. With vivid descriptions of life at sea and the exotic locales of the Caribbean, On The Spanish Main is a thrilling tale of adventure, danger, and romance.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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Herbert Strang's Annual is a book written by Herbert Strang, a British author who is well-known for his adventure stories for children. The book is a collection of short stories, articles, and poems that were originally published in various magazines and newspapers. The stories are set in different parts of the world and feature exciting adventures, mysteries, and thrilling escapades. The book also includes informative articles on various subjects such as history, science, and geography, as well as poems and illustrations. The target audience for this book is children and young adults who enjoy reading adventure stories and learning about different cultures and places. Overall, Herbert Strang's Annual is a captivating and educational read that is sure to entertain and inspire young readers.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

"Jolly good curry!" said Bob Jackson, looking up over his spoon. "What do you say, Mac?" "Ay," responded Alan Mackenzie, in a drawl. He was a man of few words. "Your Hamid is certainly a treasure of a cook," Jackson went on. "Has he done you yet, Dick?" "Probably, but I haven't found him out, so it doesn't matter," answered Dick Forrester, the third of the party. "It shows you!" "What?" asked Mackenzie, who always required statements in full. "Why, you owl, that it's sometimes better to rely on your instincts than on the advice of kind busybodies. When I came through Calcutta, everybody advised me to wait till I got up country before engaging a man, told me the casuals of the Calcutta hotels were sharks ready to prey on any griffin, and so on. But I came across Hamid, liked the look of him----"

At nine o'clock on Tuesday morning, August 4, Kenneth Amory walked into the private office of the head of the well-known firm of Amory & Finkelstein, gutta-percha manufacturers, of Cologne. Max Finkelstein, the head of the firm, swung round on his revolving chair, moved his hand backward over his brush-like crop of brownish hair, and looked up through his spectacles at Kenneth, his stout florid countenance wearing an expression of worry. "I sent for you to tell you to pack up and get away by the first train," he said, in German. "Things are looking very black; the sooner you are home, the better." "Our dear Max is jumpy," came in smooth tones from the third person in the room, the ends of his well-brushed moustache rising stiffly as he smiled. He was tall and slim--a contrast to his cousin Finkelstein, who had reached that period of life when good food, a successful business, and Germanic lack of exercise, tend to corpulence. "I tell him he need not worry," the speaker went on. "It will be as in '70." "Provided that England----" Finkelstein was beginning, but Kurt Hellwig broke in with a laugh. "Oh, England! England will protest a little, and preach a little, and take care not to get a scratch." "Don't you be too sure of that," said Kenneth, rather warmly. "No? You think otherwise?" Hellwig was smiling still. "Well, we shall see. Perhaps you have private information?" His mocking smile and ironical tone brought a flush to Kenneth's cheeks. "I don't want any private information to know what England will do," cried the boy.

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One afternoon in July 1914, a party of five men was making its way slowly through a defile in the hills of Armenia. The singular verb is strictly appropriate, for the five men kept close together, always in the same order, and, being mounted, might have appeared to a distant observer almost as one monstrous many-legged creature, hideously shaped.

''Tis a matter of twenty-five years since I was in a fix like this 'ere, ' said the boatswain, ruminatively, turning a quid in his cheek. 'Ephraim, me lad, you can bear me out?' 'I can't rightly say as I can, Mr. Grinson, ' said Ephraim, in his husky voice, 'but I 'll try.' The boatswain threw a leg over the stern-post of the much-battered ship's boat that lay listed over just beyond the breakers of a rough sea, and cast a glance at the two young men who stood, with hands in pockets, gazing up at the cliffs. Their backs were towards him; they had either not heard, or were disinclined to notice what he had said. 'Ay, 'twas twenty-six year ago, ' he resumed, in a voice like the note of an organ pipe. 'We was working between Brisbane and the Solomons, blackbirding and what not; 'twas before your time, young gents, but----' 'What's that you 're saying?' demanded one of the two whose backs he had address

I was rising four years old when my parents died, both within one week, of the small-pox; and the day of their funeral is the furthermost of my recollections. My nurse, having tied up the sleeves of my pinafore with black, held me with her in the great room down-stairs as the mourners assembled. Their solemn faces and whispered words, and the dreadful black garments, drove me into a state of terror, and I was not far from screaming among them when there entered a big man with a jolly red face, at whom the company rose and bowed very respectfully. The moment he was within the room his eye lit on me, and seeing at a glance how matters stood, he thrust one hand into his great pocket, and drew it forth full of sugar-plums, which he laid in my pinafore, and then bade the nurse take me away.

The Adventures of Dick Trevanion By Herbert Strang

Mesopotamia, "the land between the rivers," has been brought by Time's revolution once more into the foreground of the history of the world. The plains where Abraham, Isaac and Jacob tended their flocks and herds; where the hosts of Sennacherib, Shalmaneser and Alexander contended for "world-power" in their day; where the Arabs, heirs of ancient civilisations, reared a civilisation of their own until it fell under the blight of Turkish dominion: have become once more the battle-ground of opposing armies, the representatives of conflicting spirits and ideals.

"Boys of the Light Brigade" by Herbert Strang is an adventurous and gripping novel that transports readers to the tumultuous times of the Crimean War and follows the courageous journey of a group of young soldiers who find themselves thrust into a historic and dangerous conflict.Set against the backdrop of the Crimean War, "Boys of the Light Brigade" introduces readers to a cast of vibrant and relatable characters, primarily a group of young boys who join the British army and become part of the famed Light Brigade. As the story unfolds, readers follow these young soldiers on their journey from training to the frontlines, experiencing the challenges, camaraderie, and harsh realities of war.The novel captures the essence of the Crimean War, including the historical events that led to the infamous Charge of the Light Brigade during the Battle of Balaclava. Through vivid descriptions and meticulous attention to historical detail, Herbert Strang paints a vivid picture of the battlefield, the bravery of the soldiers, and the strategic decisions that shaped the course of the war.At its core, "Boys of the Light Brigade" explores themes of loyalty, courage, and sacrifice. The characters' personal growth and the bonds they form with one another add depth to the narrative, highlighting the human aspect of warfare and the impact it has on individuals, especially the young soldiers who find themselves in the midst of a conflict they barely understand.Herbert Strang's writing style engages readers with its fast-paced action, authentic dialogue, and emotional resonance. The novel captures the spirit of adventure and the harsh realities of war, offering readers a captivating and immersive experience that both entertains and educates.In summary, "Boys of the Light Brigade" is a compelling historical novel that brings to life the dramatic events of the Crimean War through the eyes of young soldiers. Herbert Strang's masterful storytelling and attention to historical accuracy make this book a gripping and memorable read, shedding light on the bravery and sacrifices of those who participated in one of history's most famous military engagements.

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