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


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"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 Read by ashtonhoffman
Chapter 1: "Something Like An Adventure" 48:19 Read by Felicity C
Chapter 2: A Great Change 35:50 Read by Priamedes
Chapter 3: An Unexpected Journey 40:58 Read by ashtonhoffman
Chapter 4: Preparations For A Voyage 45:08 Read by redrun
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 Read by Cbteddy
Chapter 9: The Antelope 35:13 Read by Belinda McReynolds
Chapter 10: A Cruise In A Privateer 30:24 Read by Cbteddy
Chapter 11: Cutting Out A Prize 32:02 Read by Cbteddy
Chapter 12: A Rich Prize 38:00 Read by gracesilvey
Chapter 13: Oranges And Lemons 37:49 Read by gracesilvey
Chapter 14: A Welcome Cargo 38:50 Read by gracesilvey
Chapter 15a: Bob's Mission 23:16 Read by gracesilvey
Chapter 15b: Bob's Mission, continued 27:42 Read by gracesilvey
Chapter 16: A Cruise In The Brilliant 37:00 Read by gracesilvey
Chapter 17: The Floating Batteries 35:36 Read by gracesilvey