The Dash for Khartoum: A Tale of the Nile Expedition

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The Dash for Khartoum: A Tale of the Nile Expedition

by G. A. (George Alfred) Henty

EN·~13 hours·58 chapters

Chapters

58 total
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THE - DASH FOR KHARTOUM: - A TALE OF THE NILE EXPEDITION. - BY - G. A. HENTY,

0:24
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MR. HENTY'S HISTORICAL TALES.

1:47
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PREFACE.

1:41
4

ILLUSTRATIONS.

0:43
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THE DASH FOR KHARTOUM: A TALE OF THE NILE EXPEDITION.

0:03
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CHAPTER I - MIXED!

31:57
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CHAPTER II. - AT CHELTENHAM.

40:00
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CHAPTER III. - GONE.

36:16
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CHAPTER IV. - BACK AT SCHOOL.

36:54
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CHAPTER V. - ENLISTED.

27:25

Description

Set against the bustling cantonments of Agra, the tale opens with a young woman watching two infant brothers—raised as close as blood—sleeping side by side. Their fathers, both non‑commissioned officers, have instilled in them a fierce loyalty that will soon be tested far from the comforts of home. When the regiment receives orders for a daring Nile Expedition, the two friends find themselves thrust into a world of scorching deserts, unfamiliar cultures, and the looming threat of battle.

As they march toward the distant banks of the Nile, the story follows their camaraderie, the weight of duty, and the impulsive decisions that can jeopardize even the strongest bonds. Through vivid illustrations and brisk action, listeners will feel the tension of early engagements, the clash of wills, and the moral lesson that haste often invites regret. It’s a vivid snapshot of youthful bravery, friendship, and the hard‑won wisdom that emerges before the true storm of war unfolds.

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Language

en

Duration

~13 hours (798K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Taavi Kalju and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Release date

2007-07-02

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

G. A. (George Alfred) Henty

G. A. (George Alfred) Henty

1832–1902

Best known for fast-moving historical adventures, this Victorian writer and war correspondent turned real-world reporting into stories full of battles, danger, and young heroes. His books were hugely popular with generations of readers and helped shape classic boys' adventure fiction.

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