Gil the Gunner: The Youngest Officer in the East by George Manville Fenn

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Author Fenn, George Manville, 1831-1909
Illustrator Overend, William Heysham, 1851-1898
Title Gil the Gunner: The Youngest Officer in the East
Note Reading ease score: 76.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England
Summary "Gil the Gunner: The Youngest Officer in the East" by George Manville Fenn is a historical novel likely written in the late 19th century. The story follows a young protagonist, Gilbert Vincent, who embarks on a military career in India, navigating the challenges of being the youngest officer in the artillery. As he faces various battles and personal conflicts, the narrative explores themes of bravery, burgeoning manhood, and the complexities of army life amid the backdrop of British India's colonial tensions. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Gil, a spirited but hot-tempered young man, who engages in a schoolyard fight just before learning about his military commission. His character is further developed through reflections on his temper and the burdens of expectation placed upon him by his father and society. After receiving his commission, he boards the ship "Jumna" bound for India, where he faces a dramatic situation involving a drowning woman, leading him to display courage that becomes a key aspect of his character's development. The opening establishes both the personal and external conflicts Gil will face as he journeys into a world of adventure and challenge in the ranks of the British Army. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Young men -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Great Britain. Army -- Colonial forces -- India -- Juvenile fiction
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EBook-No. 21311
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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