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On the Irrawaddy: A Story of the First Burmese War

by G. A. Henty

Level C1 · AdvancedAdventureHistoricalChildren's19 chapters
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Length
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About this book

Caught in the turmoil of the First Burmese War, a young boy faces a new life far from England, learning to navigate the challenges of empire, culture, and conflict along the perilous Irrawaddy River. Adventure and survival await in a land gripped by war and tyranny.

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Contents

19 chapters in all. The first chapter is free to read with no account.

02Chapter 1: A New Career.
03Chapter 2: The Outbreak of War.
04Chapter 3: A Prisoner.
05Chapter 4: A Ruined Temple.
06Chapter 5: With Brigands.
07Chapter 6: Among Friends.
08Chapter 7: On The Staff.
09Chapter 8: The Pagoda.
10Chapter 9: Victories.
11Chapter 10: The Advance.
12Chapter 11: Donabew.

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