Project Gutenberg 2009-01-27 Public domain in the USA. 210 Fenn, George Manville 1831 1909 Fenn, G. M. (George Manville) Fenn, G. Manville (George Manville) Groome, William H. C. 1860 1914 Groome, W. H. C. (William H. C.) Groome, W.H.C. Fix Bay'nets: The Regiment in the Hills Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England "Fix Bay'nets: The Regiment in the Hills" by George Manville Fenn is a military adventure novel written in the late 19th century. The story follows the experiences of Her Majesty's 404th Fusiliers as they march through treacherous mountain terrain in the service of the British Empire. The book captures the camaraderie and youthful spirit of the soldiers, particularly focusing on characters like Private Bill Gedge and Lieutenant Bracy, as they face both the challenges of their environment and the threat posed by hostile hill tribes. The beginning of the narrative sets the scene as the regiment makes its arduous ascent through rocky mountain passes, emphasizing their struggles and lighthearted banter amid the rigors of military life. Various characters, including the jovial Private Gedge and the responsible Lieutenant Bracy, are introduced while showcasing their interactions with one another and the challenges they face as part of a young and somewhat inexperienced regiment. As they march, tension builds with the ever-present threat of enemy attacks, leaving the soldiers on alert as they navigate the perils of the hills, culminating in an encounter with hostile forces, reflecting the novel’s exploration of bravery, camaraderie, and the harsh realities of military life. The story promises to weave together themes of adventure and personal growth amidst the backdrop of colonial struggles. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 80.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Historical fiction Adventure and adventurers -- Juvenile fiction Great Britain. Army -- Colonial forces -- India -- Juvenile fiction India -- History -- British occupation, 1765-1947 -- Juvenile fiction Soldiers -- Juvenile fiction PZ Text Category: Historical Novels Category: Adventure Category: British Literature 653532 2025-08-11T12:02:03.855763 text/html 693058 2009-01-27T10:15:14 text/html 730706 2025-08-11T12:02:15.168277 application/epub+zip 741151 2025-08-11T12:02:07.695248 application/epub+zip 313565 2025-08-11T12:02:05.999801 application/epub+zip 1010001 2025-08-11T12:02:20.602286 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1001606 2025-08-11T12:02:14.175271 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 520187 2022-09-13T05:47:27.577471 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 608546 2025-08-11T12:02:02.780804 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 608391 2009-01-27T10:15:14 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20456 2025-08-11T12:02:20.747202 application/rdf+xml 14455 2025-08-11T12:02:06.770280 image/jpeg 3521 2025-08-11T12:02:06.508867 image/jpeg 637813 2009-01-27T10:15:16 application/octet-stream application/zip 225729 2009-01-27T10:15:16 application/octet-stream application/zip 713352 2025-08-11T12:02:03.944760 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia