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Reputed to be the first Henty ever written! ~ which gave him a taste for writing and telling more. The children in this story: Charles, Hubert, Maud and Ethel - are the names of Mr. Henty's own children! Overheard by a friend of the family as Henty told this story to his children, who urged Henty that he had a gift and ought to write his thoughts down and get the book published. It's about the relocation of the Hardy family to Argentina in the 1800's, joining other British settlers seeking to make a better way of life in a new land. They face many obstacles and perils in this rugged new lifestyle.
Note: The Preston Speed cloth edition of this book is out of print. Grace and Truth Books is offering the alternative hardcover published by Robinson Books.
Reputed to be the first Henty ever written! ~ which gave him a taste for writing and telling more. The children in this story: Charles, Hubert, Maud and Ethel - are the names of Mr. Henty's own children! Overheard by a friend of the family as Henty told this story to his children, who urged Henty that he had a gift and ought to write his thoughts down and get the book published. It's about the relocation of the Hardy family to Argentina in the 1800's, joining other British settlers seeking to make a better way of life in a new land. They face many obstacles and perils in this rugged new lifestyle.
Location: Argentina, South America Main Subject: British Colonization
