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Title: In the grip of the Mullah: A tale of adventure in Somaliland
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Produced by sp1nd, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed
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Summary: "In the Grip of the Mullah: A Tale of Adventure in Somaliland" by Captain F. S. Brereton is a historical adventure novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows Colonel Hubbard, the sole survivor of a shipwreck in the Gulf of Aden, who washes ashore in Somaliland and quickly finds himself captured by a group of native warriors. As the narrative unfolds, readers are led into a gripping tale filled with suspense, danger, and the quest for survival against the backdrop of colonial conflict in East Africa. The opening of the book introduces Colonel Hubbard and his friend Major Bellamy aboard a ship navigating a fierce storm, ultimately leading to the vessel's wreck near the island of Perim. The colonel manages to survive by clinging onto debris before reaching the shore, only to be intercepted by Somali warriors. Meanwhile, the narrative shifts to his son, Jim, who, after receiving news of the disaster, resolves to embark on a perilous journey to rescue his father. This opening sets a thrilling stage for the adventures to follow, highlighting themes of bravery, loyalty, and the dangers faced in foreign lands. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 74.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Brereton, F. S. (Frederick Sadleir), 1872-1957
Illustrator: Sheldon, Charles Mills, 1866-1928
EBook No.: 42874
Published: Jun 4, 2013
Downloads: 150
Language: English
Subject: Maxamad Cabdulle Xasan, 1864-1920 -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Somalia -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: In the grip of the Mullah: A tale of adventure in Somaliland
Credits:
Produced by sp1nd, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive)
Summary: "In the Grip of the Mullah: A Tale of Adventure in Somaliland" by Captain F. S. Brereton is a historical adventure novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows Colonel Hubbard, the sole survivor of a shipwreck in the Gulf of Aden, who washes ashore in Somaliland and quickly finds himself captured by a group of native warriors. As the narrative unfolds, readers are led into a gripping tale filled with suspense, danger, and the quest for survival against the backdrop of colonial conflict in East Africa. The opening of the book introduces Colonel Hubbard and his friend Major Bellamy aboard a ship navigating a fierce storm, ultimately leading to the vessel's wreck near the island of Perim. The colonel manages to survive by clinging onto debris before reaching the shore, only to be intercepted by Somali warriors. Meanwhile, the narrative shifts to his son, Jim, who, after receiving news of the disaster, resolves to embark on a perilous journey to rescue his father. This opening sets a thrilling stage for the adventures to follow, highlighting themes of bravery, loyalty, and the dangers faced in foreign lands. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 74.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Brereton, F. S. (Frederick Sadleir), 1872-1957
Illustrator: Sheldon, Charles Mills, 1866-1928
EBook No.: 42874
Published: Jun 4, 2013
Downloads: 150
Language: English
Subject: Maxamad Cabdulle Xasan, 1864-1920 -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Somalia -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.