By Sheer Pluck: A Tale Of The Ashanti War 9789360467708 Hatto the hermit prayed to

Hatto the hermit prayed to God while standing in the woods

providing readers with a vivid portrayal of their experiences

mixing historical analysis with a brilliant storytelling fashion

readers gain insight into the moral complexities of war and the sacrifices made in the name of freedom

penned by Robert Herrick and published in 1913

By Sheer Pluck: A Tale Of The Ashanti War 9789360467708 Hatto the hermit prayed toBy Sheer Pluck: A Tale of the Ashanti War tells the story of Frank Hargate, a young man who is sent to Africa to work as an assistant to a naturalist. Frank is a brave and resourceful young man, and he soon finds himself caught up in the Ashanti War. The Ashantis are a powerful tribe who are fighting against the British for control of the Gold Coast. Frank and his friend Mr. Goodenough are captured by the Ashantis and taken to their capital city,