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"""With Kitchener in the Soudan: A Story of Atbara and Omdurman"" by G. A. Henty is a thrilling historical novel set during the late 19th century in the Sudan region of Africa. The book follows the adventures of the young protagonist, as he joins the British forces led by General Kitchener in their campaign against the Mahdist uprising. Through the eyes of protagonist, readers are immersed in the dramatic events of the Mahdist War, witnessing the bravery, challenges, and triumphs of the British military as they confront the fanatical Mahdist army. The novel showcases the pivotal battles of Atbara and Omdurman, providing a vivid and detailed account of the conflict. It's important to approach the book with an understanding of its historical context, as Henty's portrayals may reflect the attitudes and biases of the Victorian era. Nonetheless, the novel remains an exciting exploration of the Mahdist War, delivering an immersive experience of a significant period in African and British colonial history."

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"English author and war correspondent George Alfred Henty lived from 8 December 1832 to 16 November 1902. He is most well-known for his historical fiction and adventure books, including The Dragon & The Raven (1886), For The Temple (1888), Under Drake's Flag (1883), and In Freedom's Cause (1883). (1885). He was a British journalist who served as G. A. Henty's war correspondent. He was raised in Cambridge and finished his education there at Gonville and Caius College. He continued to cover important wars that followed, such as the Italian and Austro-Italian Wars. He wrote 122 books, most of which were geared toward young readers. He also wrote non-fiction, adult fiction, and short tales. In Henty's stories, the main character is a boy or young man who is going through a challenging situation. His characters are consistently low-key, astute, courageous, truthful, and resourceful with a lot of ""pluck."" The date was put at the bottom of the title page of each of Henty's 122 historical fiction works in their first printings."

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