Project Gutenberg 2011-07-29 Public domain in the USA. 231 Fenn, George Manville 1831 1909 Fenn, G. M. (George Manville) Fenn, G. Manville (George Manville) George Alfred Henty: The Story of an Active Life Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England "The Story of an Active Life" by George Manville Fenn is a biographical account written in the late 19th century. The text focuses on the life and experiences of George Alfred Henty, a notable war correspondent and children's author known for his vivid adventure stories. Through this memoir, readers can expect insights into Henty's character, upbringing, and the real-life adventures that inspired his literary works. The opening of the book introduces George Alfred Henty as a man whose early life was fraught with health challenges, reflecting on how he transformed from a fragile boy into a robust figure who thrived in action. The narrative reveals his childhood in England and highlights how his love for reading laid the foundation for his future storytelling prowess. It touches upon Henty's formative years at Westminster School and Cambridge University, showcasing his blossoming character shaped by sports, societal interactions, and unyielding determination, eventually leading him to take on significant roles as a war correspondent during the Crimean War and beyond. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 54.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Authors, English -- 19th century -- Biography Henty, G. A. (George Alfred), 1832-1902 PR Text Category: Biographies 631512 2025-08-15T05:41:48.730783 text/html 631469 2016-05-28T14:37:28 text/html 2022880 2025-08-15T05:41:58.573612 application/epub+zip 2032285 2025-08-15T05:41:52.399650 application/epub+zip 312265 2025-08-15T05:41:50.770646 application/epub+zip 2642514 2025-08-15T05:42:03.707594 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 2604189 2025-08-15T05:41:57.513606 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 480525 2022-09-17T03:57:39.666966 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 598787 2025-08-15T05:41:48.096669 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 598504 2016-05-28T14:37:28 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18190 2025-08-15T05:42:03.844548 application/rdf+xml 18190 2025-08-15T05:41:51.310606 image/jpeg 4190 2025-08-15T05:41:51.021605 image/jpeg 2673215 2016-05-28T14:37:42 application/octet-stream application/zip 229116 2016-05-28T14:37:42 application/octet-stream application/zip 2759912 2025-08-15T05:41:48.822615 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