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Held Fast For England: A Tale of the Siege of Gibraltar

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(5 Sterne; 4 Bewertungen)

"He is sharp, and does his lessons well. I have no difficulty with him, on that score; but he is a perfect imp of mischief." Young Bob Repton always has some bright idea, making him quite popular with the boys at school... if not with the teachers. But when a bit of mischief pushes him out of school and into the world of adults, where will his ingenuity and initiative take him?

Bob will join the defense in the historic Siege of Gibraltar, which "stands almost alone in the annals of warfare, alike in its duration and in the immense preparations made, by the united powers of France and Spain, for the capture of the fortress." In such a fight, his penchant for trouble might just come in handy! (Summary by redrun) (10 hr 48 min)

Chapters

Preface

2:23

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Chapter 1: "Something Like An Adventure"

48:19

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Chapter 2: A Great Change

35:50

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Chapter 3: An Unexpected Journey

40:58

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Chapter 4: Preparations For A Voyage

45:08

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Chapter 5: A French Privateer

41:01

Read by Felicity C

Chapter 6: The Rock Fortress

37:50

Read by Larry Gieseke

Chapter 7: Troubles Ahead

29:22

Read by Adele de Pignerolles

Chapter 8: The Siege Begins

31:44

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Chapter 9: The Antelope

35:13

Read by Belinda McReynolds

Chapter 10: A Cruise In A Privateer

30:24

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Chapter 11: Cutting Out A Prize

32:02

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Chapter 12: A Rich Prize

38:00

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Chapter 13: Oranges And Lemons

37:49

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Chapter 14: A Welcome Cargo

38:50

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Chapter 15a: Bob's Mission

23:16

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Chapter 15b: Bob's Mission, continued

27:42

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Chapter 16: A Cruise In The Brilliant

37:00

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Chapter 17: The Floating Batteries

35:36

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Bewertungen

great book

(5 Sterne)

thank you to the readers for making it so enjoyable