Henty transports young readers back to the early days of America's frontier with a narrative that's both exciting and educational. In this "fiercely accurate" adventure, young Hugh Tunstall travels from England to the American West where he finds work on a cattle ranch, encounters hostile Indians, and chases kidnappers. 5 illustrations. Reprint of the Blackie & Son, Ltd., Glasgow, 1891 edition.
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.
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.
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.
The Peterkin Papers by Lucretia P. Hale Meet the Peterkins, a lovable family with a notable lack of common sense. These comic tales offer a charming glimpse of 19th-century life. "A masterpiece." — The New York Times. 153 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.
All-Time Favorite Cowboy Stories by Rochelle Kronzek Cattle rustlers, outlaws, and other desperadoes await you in this bronco-busting anthology of 19 cowboy tales set in the Old West. The roundup includes stories by such favorites as Zane Grey, O. Henry, Frederic Remington, and others.