A young Egyptian accidentally kills a sacred cat and must flee from an angry mob. Set in 1250 B.C., the time of Moses, this thrilling adventure also features fascinating details about Egyptian religion and geography, the methods by which the Nile was used for irrigation, and how the Egyptians were prepared for burial. Unabridged republication of the edition originally published by Blackie & Son, London, 1888.
In the Reign of Terror: A Story of the French Revolution by G. A. Henty This captivating tale of adventure and courage by "The Prince of Storytellers" recounts a young Englishman's attempts to rescue his aristocratic friends from certain death at the hands of the mob.
A Tale of the Western Plains by G. A. Henty Fact meets fiction in Henty's "fiercely accurate" adventure! Young Hugh Tunstall travels from England to the American West and finds work on a cattle ranch, encounters hostile Indians, and chases kidnappers. 5 illustrations.
The Boy Knight: A Tale of the Crusades by G. A. Henty This story of medieval life follows the remarkable adventures of young Cuthbert de Lance, a lad who serves as a page to an English nobleman during the Third Crusade.
Sir Nigel: A Novel of the Hundred Years' War by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle In this illustrated epic of adventure and romance, squire Nigel Loring attempts to earn his knighthood during the Hundred Years War . . . and must perform three great deeds to win the heart of the woman he loves.
Under Drake's Flag: A Tale of the Spanish Main by G. A. Henty Adventure on the high seas as seen through the eyes of young Ned Hearne, who experiences a harsh seafaring life, visits strange lands, and witnesses the destruction of the Spanish Armada.
In the Heart of the Rockies: An Adventure on the Colorado River by G. A. Henty In 1860, young Tom Wade leaves England to seek his fortune in the American Far West, where he soon encounters Native Americans, takes part in hunts, and endures a frigid mountain winter.
With Lee in Virginia by G. A. Henty The Civil War is seen through the eyes of a spirited Southern teenager who staunchly supports the rights of slaves but joins Lee's cavalry and fights for the Confederacy. 15 black-and-white illustrations.
