Tom Willoughby's Scouts: A Story of the War in German East Africa

Language: EnglishPublished: June 3, 2012

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Subjects:

World War, 1914-1918 Africa Juvenile fiction German East Africa

Bookshelves:

Fiction Children & Young Adult Reading History - Warfare World War I

Authors:

Paget, Walter
1863 - 1935
Strang, Herbert

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In the tumultuous backdrop of World War I, as colonial powers clashed over territories in Africa, "Tom Willoughby’s Scouts: A Story of the War in German East Africa" by Herbert Strang unveils a gripping tale of adventure and bravery. Following young Tom Willoughby, who journeys to his father's coffee plantation, readers are immersed in the challenges of wartime espionage and the complexities of loyalty. Unique elements such as the strategic use of scouts and the portrayal of the African landscape enrich this narrative. Ideal for students, civic activists, and historians alike, this novel offers a vivid exploration of a lesser-known front in the Great War, revealing the human spirit's resilience amid conflict.