Henty wrote immensely popular children's books about fictional youngsters who lived in critical periods of history. Here, he focuses on the Civil War as seen through the eyes of a Southern teenager who staunchly supports the rights of slaves but joins Lee's cavalry and fights for the Confederacy. 15 black-and-white illustrations. Unabridged republication of With Lee in Virginia: A Story of the American Civil War, originally published by Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, 1897.
In Freedom's Cause: A Story of Wallace and Bruce by G. A. Henty At the end of the 13th century, oppressed Scots rebelled against England with leaders William Wallace and Robert Bruce. This tale takes readers into heroic company with the fictional Archie Forbes, who fights alongside the legends.
The Cat of Bubastes: A Tale of Ancient Egypt by G. A. Henty A young Egyptian accidentally kills a sacred cat and must flee from an angry mob. Set in 1250 B.C., this thrilling adventure also features fascinating details about Egyptian religion, geography, farming, and burial.
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.
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.
