The Great Round World and What Is Going On In It, Vol. 1, No. 53, November 11, 1897 A Weekly Magazine for Boys and Girls By: Various |
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"The Great Round World and What Is Going On In It, Vol. 1, No. 53" is a fascinating weekly magazine that provides a comprehensive overview of current events and important news stories for young readers. The articles are engaging and informative, covering a wide range of topics from politics to science to cultural events. The magazine is well-written and easy to understand, making it a valuable resource for children interested in staying informed about the world around them. Overall, this magazine is a wonderful tool for encouraging curiosity and critical thinking in young readers. VOL. 1 NOVEMBER 11, 1897. NO. 53 =Copyright, 1897, by THE GREAT ROUND WORLD Publishing Company.= The British soldiers are doing some very fine work on the Indian frontier. During the past week an engagement has taken place in which some of the hardest fighting of the war occurred. According to the despatches, the Afridis occupied some rising ground which was known by the name of the Dargai Ridge. It was necessary for the British troops in their advance to pass across this ridge, and so the Afridis had to be dislodged from it. A detachment of soldiers was sent forward to perform this task, and accomplished it so easily that in a very short space of time the enemy had all been driven off, and the village of Dargai was in flames. The tribesmen seemed to have been completely routed, and to have left the country, so no particular pains was taken to fortify and hold the conquered ridge; instead the preparations for the advance were hurried forward. The routing of the Afridis occurred on Monday; the British troops were ready to start early on Wednesday morning, but just as all was in readiness for the move, the tribesmen suddenly reappeared in greatly increased numbers, and swarming in on every side reoccupied the ridge... Continue reading book >>
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