Held Fast For England: A Tale of the Siege of Gibralt…

Name: Held Fast For England: A Tale of the Siege of Gibraltar (1779-83)
Author: G. A. Henty

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Yes — read Held Fast For England: A Tale of the Siege of Gibraltar (1779-83) by G. A. Henty in English: the complete original text, with tap-to-translate on every word, audio narration, and saved vocabulary. Its CEFR level is C1. Start with a free sample.

CEFR level: C1
Length: 18 chapters
Format: The complete book

About this book

Amid the relentless Siege of Gibraltar, mischievous yet plucky Bob Repton faces schoolyard battles and harsh discipline, embodying youthful defiance against a backdrop of historic warfare and endurance. Dive into a tale where courage and mischief collide under siege.

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