The Greatest Adventure Books - G. A. Henty Edition

The Greatest Adventure Books - G. A. Henty Edition
Author: G. A. Henty
Publisher: e-artnow
Total Pages: 1546
Release: 2020-12-17
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

Musaicum Books presents to you this meticulously edited G. A. Henty collection: "Under Drake's Flag" is the tale of the fight between the great empires of Spain and Britain for the supremacy on the seas and oceans. Tale is told from the perspective of a young boy who, along with a few friends, finds himself in the service of famous Francis Drake. "Chapter of Adventures: Through the Bombardment of Alexandria" is tale of the young midshipman, Jack Robson, who works on a small fishing boat. After showing bravery in saving some man on sea, Jack is hired by a large ship owner and sent to Egypt, where his ship falls in the hands of revolted troops. "The Queen's Cup" is a tale of a yachting race which turns into a thrilling action spread all over the Atlantic. "With Cochrane the Dauntless: A Tale of the Exploits of Lord Cochrane" is the story of an orphan boy who becomes a sailor and serves under Lord Cochrane, the Earl of Peterborough. They go through the war between Peru and Chile, boy gets taken prisoner, tried by the Inquisition and many more. "Among Malay Pirates" is a tale of British soldiers who head to a foreign land in Southeast Asia to set up trade agreements with unknown villages. A couple of sailors wish for a little excitement and their wish is granted with the meeting with Malayan Pirates. "A Roving Commission, or, Through the Black Insurrection at Hayti" is set at the time of the Great Revolt of the Blacks, when Hayti won its independence. Tale is full of naval battles, pirates, rescues, and fighting. "By Conduct and Courage: A Story of Nelson's Days" – Will Gilmore is a young boy raised in a small Yorkshire village. With some experience gathered on fishing boats he joins the navy. Showing courage in the fight against the French gets him the promotion to midshipman which leads to a great career on the sea, including battles, pirates, capturing and escaping. "The Mate's Story" is a tale of a ship that gets infected by a plague.

The Boy's Guide to the Historical Adventures of G. A. Henty

The Boy's Guide to the Historical Adventures of G. A. Henty
Author: William Potter
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2003-10
Genre: Children's stories, English
ISBN: 9781929241156

This unique book charts Henty's works of historical fiction chronologically and provides both a plot summary and an historical overview of over 70 of his classic tales.

The Boy Knight

The Boy Knight
Author: G. A. Henty
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Total Pages: 274
Release: 2012-05-10
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0486115852

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.

In Freedom's Cause

In Freedom's Cause
Author: George Alfred Henty
Publisher: London : Blackie
Total Pages: 456
Release: 1885
Genre: Scotland
ISBN:

At the turn of the fourteenth century in Scotland, young Archie Forbes becomes involved with both William Wallace and Robert the Bruce in the struggle for Scottish independence from English rule.

The Cat of Bubastes

The Cat of Bubastes
Author: George Alfred Henty
Publisher: London : Blackie & Son
Total Pages: 408
Release: 1889
Genre: Bast (Egyptian deity)
ISBN:

In 1250 B.C. the teenaged son of the Egyptian high priest sets off a series of harrowing events when he accidentally kills the sacred cat of Bubastes and, accompanied by his sister and two foreign slaves, embarks on a dangerous journey to find safe haven beyond the borders of Egypt.

The Treasure of the Incas - A Story of Adventure in Peru

The Treasure of the Incas - A Story of Adventure in Peru
Author: G. A. Henty
Publisher: VM eBooks
Total Pages: 410
Release: 2017-01-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

The mysterious loss of a large portion of the treasure of the Incas has never been completely cleared up. By torturing the natives to whom the secret had been entrusted, the Spaniards made two or three discoveries, but there can be little doubt that these finds were only a small proportion of the total amount of the missing hoards, although for years after their occupation of the country the Spaniards spared no pains and hesitated at no cruelty to bring to light the hidden wealth. The story of the boat which put to sea laden with treasure is historical, and it was generally supposed that she was lost in a storm that took place soon after she sailed. It was also morally certain that the Peruvians who left the country when the Spaniards became masters carried off with them a very large amount of treasure into that part of South America lying east of Peru. Legends are current that they founded a great city there, and that their descendants occupy it at the present time. But the forests are so thick, and the Indian tribes so hostile, that the country has never yet been explored, and it may be reserved for some future traveller, possessing the determination of my two heroes, to clear up the mystery of this city as they penetrated that of the lost treasure-ship. It need hardly be said that the state of confusion, misrule, and incessant civil wars which I have described as prevailing in Peru presents a true picture of the country at the period in which this story is laid.