by G. A. Henty
"English boys owe a debt of gratitude to Mr. Henty."--_Athenaeum_.
Blackie & Son's Illustrated Story Books
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_HISTORICAL TALES BY_
G. A. HENTY
With the Allies to Pekin: A story of the Relief of the Legations.Illustrated by WAL PAGET. With a Map. 6_s._
On the outbreak of the Boxer movement Rex Bateman, by a daring stratagem,rescues some relatives from an outlying village, and conducts them intoPekin. Then he makes his way down to Tien-tsin and joins Admiral Seymour'scolumn. When the advance of this force is checked he pushes on alone tothe capital, where his courage and ready invention are invaluable to thedefenders. On the declaration of an armistice, however, he again succeedsin eluding the Boxer bands, goes through the storming of Tien-tsin, andmarches with the allied army to Pekin.
"The hero contrives and performs all kinds of exciting undertakings, and a clever story is woven into an accurate account of the various expeditions."--_School Guardian_.
"A boy could have no better guide to that story of British pluck and energy."--_Spectator_.
Through Three Campaigns: A Story of Chitral, the Tirah, and Ashanti.Illustrated by WAL PAGET. With 3 Maps. 6_s._
The hero of this story, the son of an officer, joins the Chitralexpedition secretly as a private soldier, but the enormous difficultieswhich have to be overcome in the course of the march soon call forth hisnoble qualities, and before the end of the campaign he qualifies for acommission. His subsequent career is a series of brilliant successes. Hetakes part in the storming of the Dargai heights, is more than oncecaptured by the enemy, and by a heroic sacrifice wins the V.C.
"Every true boy will enjoy this story of plucky adventure."--_Educational News_.
"Gives animation to recent history, and its confident art and abundant spirit will greatly satisfy the intelligent and spirited boy."--_Dundee Advertiser_.
For the Temple: A Tale of the Fall of Jerusalem. Illustrated by SOLOMON J.SOLOMON, A.R.A. With a Map. 3_s._ 6_d._
Mr. Henty weaves into the record of Josephus an admirable and attractiveplot. The troubles in the district of Tiberias, the marches of thelegions, the sieges of Jotapata, of Gamala, and of Jerusalem, form animpressive historic setting to the figure of the lad who passes from thevineyard to the service of Josephus, becomes the leader of a guerrillaband of patriots, fights bravely for the Temple, and after a brief term ofslavery at Alexandria returns to his Galilean home with the favour ofTitus.
"A good tale of early Bible times, told with a verve and vigour that keeps the interest sustained to the very end."--_Academy_.
--With Kitchener in the Soudan: A Tale of Atbara and Omdurman. With 10Illustrations by W. RAINEY, R.I., and 3 Maps. 6_s._
In carrying out various special missions with which he is entrusted thehero displays so much dash and enterprise that he soon attains anexceptionally high rank for his age. In all the operations he takes adistinguished part, and adventure follows so close on adventure that theend of the story is reached all too soon.
"Mr. Henty has collected a vast amount of information about the reconquest of the Soudan, and he succeeds in impressing it upon his reader's mind at the very time when he is interesting him most."--_Literary World_.
--With the British Legion: A Story of the Carlist Wars. With 10Illustrations by WAL PAGET. 6_s._
The hero joins the British Legion, which was raised by Sir de Lacy Evansto support the cause of Queen Christina and the Infant Queen Isabella, andas soon as he sets foot on Spanish soil his adventures begin. Arthur isone of Mr. Henty's most brilliant heroes, and the tale of his experiencesis thrilling and breathless from first to last.
"It is a rattling story told with verve and spirit."--_Pall Mall Gazette_.
--The Treasure of the Incas: A Tale of Adventure in Peru. With 8Illustrations by WAL PAGET, and a Map. 5_s._
The heroes of this powerful story go to Peru to look for the treasurewhich the Incas hid when the Spaniards invaded the country. Their task isboth arduous and dangerous, but though they are often disappointed, theircourage and perseverance are at last amply rewarded.
"The interest never flags for one moment, and the story is told with vigour."--_World_.
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With Roberts to Pretoria: A Tale of the South African War. With 12Illustrations by WILLIAM RAINEY, R.I., and a Map. 6_s._
The hero takes part in the series of battles that end in the disaster atMagersfontein, is captured and imprisoned in the race-course at Pretoria,but escapes in time to fight at Paardeberg and march with the victoriousarmy to Bloemfontein. He rides with Colonel Mahon's column to the reliefof Mafeking, and accomplishes the return journey with such despatch as tobe able to join in the triumphant advance to Pretoria.
"In this story of the South African war Mr. Henty proves once more his incontestable pre-eminence as a writer for boys."--_Standard_.
--Both Sides the Border: A Tale of Hotspur and Glendower. With 12 pageIllustrations by RALPH PEACOCK. 6_s._
The hero casts in his lot with the Percys, and becomes esquire to SirHenry, the gallant Hotspur. He is sent on several dangerous and importantmissions in which he acquits himself with great valour.
"With boys the story should rank among Mr. Henty's best."--_Standard_.
"A vivid picture of that strange past ... when England and Scotland ... were torn by faction and civil war."--_Onward_.
--Through Russian Snows: or, Napoleon's Retreat from Moscow. With 8 pageIllustrations by W. H. OVEREND. 5_s._
Julian Wyatt becomes, quite innocently, mixed up with smugglers, who carryhim to France, and hand him over as a prisoner to the French. Hesubsequently regains his freedom by joining Napoleon's army in thecampaign against Russia.
"The story of the campaign is very graphically told."--_St. James's Gazette_.
"One of Mr. Henty's best books, which will be hailed with joy by his many eager readers."--_Journal of Education_.
"Is full of life and action."--_Journal of Education_.
--Out with Garibaldi: A Story of the Liberation of Italy. With 8 pageIllustrations by W. RAINEY, R.I., and two Maps. 5_s._
Mr. Henty makes the liberation of Italy by Garibaldi the groundwork of anexciting tale of adventure. The hero is an English lad who joins theexpedition and takes a prominent part in the extraordinary series ofoperations that ended in the fall of the Neapolitan kingdom.
"A first-rate story of stirring deeds."--_Daily Chronicle_.
"Full of hard fighting, gallant rescues, and narrow escapes."--_Graphic_.
At the Point of the Bayonet: A Tale of the Mahratta War. With 12Illustrations by WAL PAGET, and 2 Maps. 6_s._
Harry Lindsay is carried off to the hills and brought up as a Mahratta. Atthe age of sixteen he becomes an officer in the service of the Mahrattaprince at Poona, and afterwards receives a commission in the army of theEast India Company. His courage and enterprise are rewarded by quickpromotion, and at the end of the war he sails for England, where hesucceeds in establishing his right to the family estates.
"A brisk, dashing narrative."--_Bookman_.
--Under Wellington's Command: A Tale of the Peninsular War. With 12 pageIllustrations by WAL PAGET. 6_s._
In this stirring romance Mr. Henty gives us the further adventures ofTerence O'Connor, the hero of _With Moore at Corunna_. We are told how, inalliance with a small force of Spanish guerrillas, the gallant regiment ofPortuguese levies commanded by Terence keeps the whole of the French armyin check at a critical period of the war, rendering invaluable service tothe Iron Duke and his handful of British troops.
"An admirable exposition of Mr. Henty's masterly method of combining instruction with amusement."--_World_.
--To Herat and Cabul: A Story of the first Afghan War. With 8 full-pageIllustr
ations by C. M. SHELDON, and Map. 5_s._
The hero takes a distinguished part in the defence of Herat, andsubsequently obtains invaluable information for the British army duringthe first Afghan war. He is fortunately spared the horrors of the retreatfrom Cabul, and shares in the series of operations by which that mostdisastrous blunder was retrieved.
"We can heartily commend it to boys, old and young."--_Spectator_.
--With Cochrane the Dauntless: A Tale of his Exploits. With 12 pageIllustrations by W. H. MARGETSON. 6_s._
It would be hard to find, even in sensational fiction, a more daringleader than Lord Cochrane, or a career which supplies so many thrillingexploits. The manner in which, almost single-handed, he scattered theFrench fleet in the Basque Roads is one of the greatest feats in Englishnaval history.
"As rousing and interesting a book as boys could wish for."--_Saturday Review_.
"This tale we specially recommend."--_St. James's Gazette_.
Redskin and Cow-Boy: A Tale Of the Western Plains. With 12 pageIllustrations by ALFRED PEARSE. 6_s._
Hugh Tunstall accompanies a frontiersman on a hunting expedition on thePlains, and then seeks employment as a cow-boy on a cattle ranch. Hisexperiences during a "round up" present in picturesque form the toilsome,exciting, adventurous life of a cow-boy; while the perils of a frontiersettlement are vividly set forth. Subsequently, the hero joins awagon-team, and the interest is sustained in a fight with, and capture of,brigands.
"A strong interest of open-air life and movement pervades the whole book."--_Scotsman_.
--With Buller in Natal: or, A Born Leader. With 10 page Illustrations by W.RAINEY, R.I., and a Map. 6_s._
The heroic story of the relief of Ladysmith forms the theme of one of themost powerful romances that have come from Mr. Henty's pen. When the warbreaks out, the hero, Chris King, and his friends band themselves togetherunder the title of the Maritzburg Scouts. From first to last the boyscouts are constantly engaged in perilous and exciting enterprises, fromwhich they always emerge triumphant, thanks to their own skill andcourage, and the dash and ingenuity of their leader.
"Just the sort of book to inspire an enterprising boy."--_Army and Navy Gazette_.
--By England's Aid: or, The Freeing of the Netherlands (1585-1604). With 10page Illustrations by ALFRED PEARSE, and 4 Maps. 6_s._ & 3_s._ 6_d._
Two English lads go to Holland in the service of one of "the fightingVeres". After many adventures one of the lads finds himself on board aSpanish ship at the defeat of the Armada, and escapes from Spain only tofall into the hands of the Corsairs. He is successful, however, in gettingback to Spain, and regains his native country after the capture of Cadiz.
"Boys know and love Mr. Henty's books of adventure, and will welcome his tale of the freeing of the Netherlands."--_Athenaeum_.
--Condemned as a Nihilist: A Story of Escape from Siberia. With 8 pageIllustrations by WAL PAGET. 5_s._
Godfrey Bullen, a young Englishman resident in St. Petersburg, becomesinvolved in various political plots, resulting in his seizure and exile toSiberia. After an unsuccessful attempt to escape, he gives himself up tothe Russian authorities. Eventually he escapes, and reaches home, havingsafely accomplished a perilous journey which lasts nearly two years.
"The escape from Siberia is well told and the description of prison life is very graphic."--_Academy_.
The Lion of St. Mark: A Tale of Venice, with 6 page Illustrations. Clothelegant, 3_s._ 6_d._
A story of Venice at a period when intrigue, crime, and bloodshed wererife. The hero, the son of an English trader, displays a fine manliness,and is successful in extricating his friends from imminent dangers.Finally he contributes to the victories of the Venetians at Porto d'Anzoand Chioggia.
"Every boy should read The Lion of St. Mark."--_Saturday Review_.
--The Dragon and the Raven: or, The Days of King Alfred. With 8 pageIllustrations by C. J. STANILAND. 5_s._
In this story the author gives an account of the desperate strugglebetween Saxon and Dane for supremacy in England. The hero, a young Saxon,takes part in all the battles fought by King Alfred, and the incidents inhis career are unusually varied and exciting.
"We have nothing but praise for this story, which is excellently written, and will make the history of the period to which it relates a reality to its readers."--_School Guardian_.
--The Bravest of the Brave: or, with Peterborough in Spain. With 8 pageIllustrations by H. M. PAGET. 5_s._
There are few great leaders whose life and actions have so completelyfallen into oblivion as those of the Earl of Peterborough. He showed agenius for warfare which has never been surpassed. Round the fortunes ofJack Stilwell, the hero, and of Peterborough, Mr. Henty has woven abrilliant narrative of the War of the Spanish Succession (1705-6).
"The adventures of the aide-de-camp, Jack, will probably be found to be no less interesting than the marvellous operations of the General himself, in which he takes a leading part."--_Spectator_.
--For Name and Fame: or, To Cabul with Roberts. With 8 page Illustrations.5_s._
After being wrecked and going through many stirring adventures among theMalays, the hero of this story finds his way to Calcutta, and enlists in aregiment proceeding to the Afghan Passes. He accompanies the force underGeneral Roberts to the Peiwar Kotal, is wounded, taken prisoner, andcarried to Cabul, whence he is transferred to Candahar, and takes part inthe final defeat of the army of Ayoub Khan.
"The book teems with spirited scenes and stirring adventures, and the boy who reads it attentively will acquire a sound knowledge on subjects that are of vital importance to our Indian Empire."--_School Guardian_.
--Maori and Settler: A Story of the New Zealand War. With 8 pageIllustrations by ALFRED PEARSE. 5_s._
The Renshaws lose their property and emigrate to New Zealand. Wilfrid, astrong, self-reliant lad, is the mainstay of the household. The odds seemhopelessly against the party, but they succeed in establishing themselveshappily in one of the pleasantest of the New Zealand valleys.
"A book which all young people, but especially boys, will read with avidity."--_Athenaeum_.
--Beric the Briton: A Story of the Roman Invasion of Britain. With 12 pageIllustrations by W. PARKINSON. 6_s._
Beric is a boy-chief of a British tribe which takes a prominent part inthe insurrection under Boadicea: and after the defeat of that heroic queenhe continues the struggle in the fen-country. Ultimately Beric is defeatedand carried captive to Rome, where he succeeds in saving a Christian maidby slaying a lion in the arena, and is rewarded by being made the personalprotector of Nero. Finally, he escapes and returns to Britain, where hebecomes a wise ruler of his own people.
"He is a hero of the most attractive kind.... One of the most spirited and well-imagined stories Mr. Henty has written."--_Saturday Review_.
"His conflict with a lion in the arena is a thrilling chapter."--_School Board Chronicle_.
"Full of every form of heroism and pluck."--_Christian World_.
--The Dash for Khartoum: A Tale of the Nile Expedition. With 10 pageIllustrations by JOHN SCHOeNBERG and J. NASH. 6_s._
In the record of recent British history there is no more captivating pagefor boys than the story of the Nile campaign, and the attempt to rescueGeneral Gordon. For, in the difficulties which the expedition encountered,and in the perils which it overpassed, are found all the excitement ofromance, as well as the fascination which belongs to real events.
"The Dash for Khartoum is your ideal boys' book."--_Tablet_.
"It is literally true that the narrative never flags a moment."--_Academy_.
"The Dash for Khartoum will be appreciated even by those who don't ordinarily care a dash for anything."--_Punch_.
--With Wolfe in Canada: or, The Winning of a Continent. With 12 pageIllustrations by GORDON BROWNE. 6_s._
Mr. Henty tells the story of the struggle between Britain and France forsupremacy on the North American continent.
The fall of Quebec decided thatthe Anglo-Saxon race should predominate in the New World; that Britain,and not France, should take the lead among the nations.
"A moving tale of military exploit and thrilling adventure."--_Daily News_.
--Held Fast for England: A Tale of the Siege of Gibraltar. With 8 pageIllustrations by GORDON BROWNE. 5_s._
The story deals with one of the most memorable sieges in history. Thehero, a young Englishman resident in Gibraltar, takes a brave and worthypart in the long defence, and we learn with what bravery, resourcefulness,and tenacity the Rock was held for England.
"There is no cessation of exciting incident throughout the story."--_Athenaeum_.
--In the Irish Brigade: A Tale of War in Flanders and Spain. With 12 pageIllustrations by CHARLES M. SHELDON. 6_s._
The hero is a young officer in the Irish Brigade, which for many yearsafter the siege of Limerick formed the backbone of the French army. Hegoes through many stirring adventures, successfully carries out dangerousmissions in Spain, saves a large portion of the French army at Oudenarde,and even has the audacity to kidnap the Prime Minister of England.
"A stirring book of military adventure."--_Scotsman_.
--At Agincourt: A Tale of the White Hoods of Paris. With 12 pageIllustrations by WAL PAGET. 6_s._
Sir Eustace de Villeroy, in journeying from Hampshire to his castle inFrance, made young Guy Aylmer one of his escort. Soon thereafter thecastle was attacked, and the English youth displayed such valour that hisliege-lord made him commander of a special mission to Paris. This heaccomplished, returning in time to take part in the campaign against theFrench which ended in the glorious victory for England at Agincourt.
"Cannot fail to commend itself to boys of all ages."--_Manchester Courier_.
--A Final Reckoning: A Tale of Bush Life in Australia. With 8 pageIllustrations by W. B. WOLLEN. 5_s._
The hero, a young Englishman, emigrates to Australia, where he getsemployment as an officer in the mounted police. A few years of active workgain him promotion to a captaincy. In that post he greatly distinguisheshimself, and finally leaves the service and settles down as a squatter.
"A stirring story capitally told."--_Guardian_.