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The history of a hero of everyday life, whose love of truth, clothing of modesty, and innate pluck, carry him, naturally, from poverty to affluence. George Andrews is an example of character with nothing to cavil at, and stands as a good in… more

Illustrated with 10 unique illustrations.A Final Reckoning, A Tale of Bush Life in Australia [Illustrated]

The Library of Alexandria is an independent small business publishing house. We specialize in bringing back to live rare, historical and ancient books. This includes manuscripts such as: classical fiction, philosophy, science, religion, fol… more

Complete with 13 original illustrations and hyper-linked table of contents for ease of navigation.The invasion of Britain by the Roman legionaries is the setting for this story. Beric, a boy-chief of a British tribe, takes a prominent part … more

Sequel to “The Lord of the North”. Historical novel set in Germany during the 30 Years’ War. The Preface begins: “In my preface to the Lion of the North I expressed a hope thatI might some day be able to continue the history of the Thirty … more

A Final Reckoning: A Tale of Bush Life in Australia by G. A. Henty ********** … more

Historical novel set in British Colonial India. According to Wikipedia: “George Alfred Henty (8 December 1832 - 16 November 1902), referred to as G. A. Henty, was a prolific English novelist, special correspondent, and Imperialist born in T… more

Among the great wars of history there are few, if any, instances of so long and successfully sustained a struggle, against enormous odds, as that of the Seven Years’ War, maintained by Prussia then a small and comparatively insignificant ki… more

This classic book of adventure by legendary British author G. A. Henty can be enjoyed by both adult and young adult readers alike. G. A. Henty’s wholesome tales have the power to inspire all readers with their courage, wisdom and sense of … more

• 12 Illustrations by C. J. Staniland as they appeared in the Scribner & Welford edition of 1887.***The effect of this interesting story which is well constructed and vividly told, is enhanced by the picturesque quality of the scenic backgr… more

In my preface to the Lion of the North I expressed a hope that I might some day be able to continue the history of the Thirty Years’ War. The deaths of Gustavus and his great rival Wallenstein and the crushing defeat of the Swedes and their… more

FOREST AND FRONTIERSOR, ADVENTURES AMONG THE INDIANSBy George A. HentyThrilling stories.Mr. Cumming’s attack on four lionsThe most daring and adventurous of all hunters is Mr. Roualeyn GordonCumming. Being an officer in the British service … more

G.A. Henty has done it again with this exciting historic fiction of the American Revolutionary War. Richly illustrated with maps, diagrams, paintings and images—this edition takes reading to the next level.

An excerpt:It was a dull evening in the month of September, 1728. The apprentices had closed and barred the shutters and the day’s work was over. Supper was laid in the long room over the shop, the viands were on the table, and round it wer… more

• Eleven Illustrations by Walter Paget as published in the Scribner’s Sons edition of 1913***”At Agincourt: a Tale of the White Hoods of Paris” is a good example of author G. A. Henty at his very best. It deals with the historical feud, a l… more

You are nowadays called upon to acquire so great a mass of learning and information in the period of life between the ages of twelve and eighteen that it is not surprising that but little time can be spared for the study of the history of f… more

Bonnie Prince Charlie emerged from exile in Italy and France in an attempt to recapture the throne of his Catholic father, James Stuart III, from George II, an intolerant Protestant Hanoverian. In addition to succinct and relevant expositio… more

Bonnie Prince Charlie: A Tale of Fontenoy and Culloden by G. A. Henty ********** … more

George Alfred Henty, referred to as G. A. Henty, was a prolific English novelist, special correspondent and Imperialist. He is best known for his historical adventure stories that were popular in the late 19th century. His works include Out… more

Sometimes Ashley would draw together a score of troopers, and crossing the river in a ferryboat, would ride twenty miles north, and, dashing into quiet villages, astonish the inhabitants by the sight of the Confederate uniform. Then the vil… more