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BERIC
THE BRITON: A Story of the Roman Invasion
Historic
Setting: 61 A.D.
This
story deals with the invasion of Britain by the
Roman legionaries. Beric, who is a boy-chief of a
British tribe, takes a prominent part in the
insurrection under Boadicea; and after the defeat
of that heroic queen (in A.D. 62) he continues the
struggle in the fen-country. Ultimately Beric is
defeated and carried captive to Rome, where he is
trained in the exercise of arms in a school of
gladiators. Such is the skill which he there
acquires that he succeeds in saving a Christian
maid by slaying a lion in the arena, and is
rewarded by being made librarian in the palace,
and the personal protector of Nero. Finally he
escapes from this irksome service, organizes a
band of outlaws in Calabria, defies the power of
Rome, and at length returns to Britain, where he
becomes a wise ruler of his own people.
FOR
THE TEMPLE: A Tale of the Fall of Jerusalem
Historic
Setting: 70 A.D.
Mr.
Henty here weaves into the record of Josephus an
admirable and attractive story. The troubles in
the district of Tiberias, the march of the
legions, the sieges of Jotapata, of Gamala, and of
Jerusalem, form the impressive and carefully
studied historic setting to the figure of the lad
who passes from the vineyard to the service of
Josephus, becomes the leader of a guerrilla band
of patriots, fights bravely for the Temple, and
after a brief term of slavery at Alexandria,
returns to his Galilean home with the favor of
Titus.
THE
YOUNG CARTHAGINIAN: A Story of the Times of
Hannibal
Historic
Setting: 220 B.C.
Boys
reading the history of the Punic Wars have seldom
a keen appreciation of the merits of the contest.
That it was at first a struggle for empire, and
afterwards for existence on the part of Carthage,
that Hannibal was a great and skilful general,
that he defeated the Romans at Trebia, Lake
Trasimenus, and Cannae, and all but took Rome,
represents pretty nearly the sum total of their
knowledge. To let them know more about this
momentous struggle for the empire of the world Mr.
Henty has written this story, which not only gives
in graphic style a brilliant description of a most
interesting period of history, but is a tale of
exciting adventure sure to secure the interest of
the reader.
THE
DRAGON & THE RAVEN: or the Days of King Alfred
Historic
Setting: 870 A.D.
In
this story the author gives an account of the
fierce struggle between Saxon & Dane for
supremacy in England, & presents a vivid
picture of the misery & ruin to which the
country was reduced by the ravages of the
sea-wolves. The hero, a young Saxon thane, takes
part in all the battles fought by King Alfred. He
is driven from his home, takes to the sea &
resists the Danes on their own element, &
being pursued by them up the Seine, is present at
the long & desperate siege of Paris.
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ST.
BARTHOLOMEW'S EVE: A Tale of the Huguenot Wars
Historic
Setting: 1580 A.D.
The
hero, Philip Fletcher, is a right true English
lad, but he has a French connection on his
mother’s side. This kinship induces him to cross
the Channel in order to take a share in that
splendid struggle for freedom known as the
Huguenot wars. Naturally he sides with the
Protestants, distinguishes himself in various
battles, and receives rapid promotion for the zeal
and daring with which he carries out several
secret missions. It is an enthralling narrative
throughout.
BY
PIKE & DYKE: A Tale of the Rise of the Dutch
Republic
Historic
Setting: 1579 A.D.
In
this story Mr. Henty traces the adventures and
brave deeds of an English boy in the household of
the ablest man of his age --- William the Silent.
Edward Martin, the son of an English sea-captain,
enters the service of the Prince as a volunteer,
and is employed by him in many dangerous and
responsible missions, in the discharge of which he
passes through the great sieges of the time. He
ultimately settles down as Sir Edward Martin.
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IN
FREEDOM'S CAUSE: A Story of Wallace and Bruce
Historic
Setting: 1314 A.D.
In
this story the author relates the stirring tale of
the Scottish War of Independence. The
extraordinary valor and personal prowess of
Wallace and Bruce rival the deeds of the mythical
heroes of chivalry, and indeed at one time Wallace
was ranked with these legendary personages. The
researches of modern historians have shown,
however, that he was a living, breathing man ---
and a valiant champion. The hero of the tale
fought under both Wallace and Bruce, and while the
strictest historical accuracy has been maintained
with respect to public events, the work is full of
"hairbreath 'scapes" and wild adventure.
WINNING
HIS SPURS: A Tale of the Crusades
Historic
Setting: 1190 A.D.
Mr.
Henty weaves a story of the life and times of King
Richard the Lionhearted that is yet to be equaled.
Cuthbert de Lance, the hero of the story, is of
Norman blood on his father's side and Saxon by his
mother. By timely aid to the Earl of Evesham,
Cuthbert is rewarded by being allowed to go to the
Crusade as his page. He gains a reputation for
valor and prowess due to gallant deeds and his
resourcefulness not only helps King Richard, but
aids Cuthbert in many a 'hairbreadth escape.'
WITH LEE IN VIRGINIA: A Story
of the American Civil War
Historic
Setting: 1860s A.D.
Few
great wars have been fought out by each side with
greater intensity of conviction in the rightness
of its cause or with more abundant personal
heroism than the American civil war. Of this
heroic clash of opposing convictions Mr. Henty has
made admirable use in the story of a young
Virginian planter, who, after bravely proving his
sympathy with the slaves of brutal masters, serves
with no less courage and enthusiasm under Lee and
Jackson through the most exciting events of the
struggle. He has many hairbreath escapes, is
several times wounded, and twice taken prisoner;
but his courage and readiness and, in two cases,
the devotion of a black servant and of a runaway
slave whom he had assisted bring him safely
through all difficulties.
WULF
THE SAXON: A Story of The Norman Conquest
Historic
Setting: 1066 A.D.
The
hero is a young thane who wins the favour of Earl
Harold and becomes one of his retinue. When Harold
becomes King of England, Wulf assist in the Welsh
wars and takes part against the Norsemen at the
battle of Stamford Bridge. When William of
Normandy invades England, Wulf is with the English
host at Hastings.
BY
RIGHT OF CONQUEST: or with Cortez in Mexico
Historic
Setting: 1595 A.D.
The
conquest of Mexico by a small band of resolute men
under the magnificent leadership of Cortez is
always rightly ranked amongst the most romantic
and daring exploits in history. With this as the
ground-work of his story Mr. Henty has interwoven
the adventures of an English youth, Roger Hawkshaw,
the sole survivor of the good ship Swan, which had
sailed from a Devon port to challenge the
mercantile supremacy of the Spaniards in the New
World. He is beset by many perils amongst the
natives, but is saved by his own judgment and
strength, and by the devotion of an Aztec
princess. At last by a ruse he obtains the
protection of the Spaniards, and after the fall of
Mexico he succeeds in regaining his native shore,
with a fortune and a charming Aztec bride.
THE
CAT OF BUBASTES: A Tale of Ancient Egypt
Historic
Setting: Ancient Egypt (around the time of Moses)
In
availing himself of the pictured records of
Egyptian life and history, Mr. Henty has produced
a story which will give young readers an
unsurpassed insight into the customs of one of the
greatest of ancient peoples. Amuba, a prince of
the Rebu nation on the shores of the Caspian, is
carried with his charioteer Jethro into slavery.
They become inmates of the house of Ameres, the
Egyptian high-priest, and are happy in his service
until the priest’s son accidentally kills the
sacred cat of Bubastes. In an outburst of popular
fury Ameres is killed, and it rests with Jethro
and Amuba to secure the escape of the
high-priest’s son and daughter. After many
dangers they succeed in crossing the desert to the
Red Sea, and eventually making their way to the
Caspian.
UNDER
DRAKE'S FLAG: A Tale of the Spanish Main
Historic
Setting: 1580s A.D.
A
story of the days when England and Spain struggled
for the supremacy of the sea, and England carried
off the palm. The heroes sail as lads with Drake
in the expedition in which the Pacific Ocean was
first seen by an Englishman from a tree-top on the
Isthmus of Panama, and in his great voyage of
circumnavigation. The historical portion of the
story is absolutely to be relied upon, but this,
although very useful to lads, will perhaps be less
attractive than the great variety of exciting
adventure through which the young adventurers pass
in the course of their voyages.
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