Blackie & Son’s Illustrated Story Books
Historical Tales By
G. A. HENTY
With Kitchener in the Soudan: A Tale of Atbara and Omdurman. With 10 Illustrations by W. Rainey, R.I., and 3 Maps. 6s.
In carrying out various special missions with which he is entrusted the hero displays so much dash and enterprise that he soon attains an exceptionally high rank for his age. In all the operations he takes a distinguished part, and adventure follows so close on adventure that the end of the story is reached all too soon.
“Mr. Henty has collected a vast amount of information about the reconquest of the Soudan, and he succeeds in impressing it upon his reader’s mind at the very time when he is interesting him most.”
—Literary World.
With the British Legion: A story of the Carlist Wars. With 10 Illustrations by Wal Paget. 6s.
The hero joins the British Legion, which was raised by Sir de Lacy Evans to support the cause of Queen Christina and the infant Queen Isabella, and as soon as he sets foot on Spanish soil his adventures begin. Arthur is one of Mr. Henty’s most brilliant heroes, and the tale of his experiences is thrilling and breathless from first to last.
“It is a rattling story told with verve and spirit.”
—Pall Mall Gazette.
The Treasure of the Incas: A Tale of Adventure in Peru. With 8 Illustrations by Wal Paget, and a Map. 5s.
The heroes of this powerful story go to Peru to look for the treasure which the Incas hid when the Spaniards invaded the country. Their task is both arduous and dangerous, but though they are often disappointed, their courage and perseverance are at last amply rewarded.
“The interest never flags for one moment, and the story is told with vigour.”
—World.
G. A. HENTY
With Roberts to Pretoria: A Tale of the South African War. With 12 Illustrations by William Rainey, R.I., and a Map. 6s.
The hero takes part in the series of battles that end in the disaster at Magersfontein, is captured and imprisoned in the race-course at Pretoria, but escapes in time to fight at Paardeberg and march with the victorious army to Bloemfontein. He rides with Colonel Mahon’s column to the relief of Mafeking, and accomplishes the return journey with such despatch as to be able to join in the triumphant advance to Pretoria.
“In this story of the South African war Mr. Henty proves once more his incontestable pre-eminence as a writer for boys.”
—Standard.
Both Sides the Border: A Tale of Hotspur and Glendower. With 12 page Illustrations by Ralph Peacock. 6s.
The hero casts in his lot with the Percys, and becomes esquire to Sir Henry, the gallant Hotspur. He is sent on several dangerous and important missions in which he acquits himself with great valour.
“With boys the story should rank among Mr. Henty’s best.”
—Standard.
“A vivid picture of that strange past... when England and Scotland... were torn by faction and civil war.”
—Onward.
Through Russian Snows: or, Napoleon’s Retreat from Moscow. With 8 page Illustrations by W. H. Overend. 5s.
Julian Wyatt becomes, quite innocently, mixed up with smugglers, who carry him to France, and hand him over as a prisoner to the French. He subsequently regains his freedom by joining Napoleon’s army in the campaign against Russia.
“The story of the campaign is very graphically told.”
—St. James’s Gazette.
“One of Mr. Henty’s best books, which will be hailed with joy by his many eager readers.”
—Journal of Education.
“Is full of life and action.”
—Journal of Education.
Out with Garibaldi: A Story of the Liberation of Italy. With 8 page Illustrations by W. Rainey, R.I., and two Maps. 5s.
Mr. Henty makes the liberation of Italy by Garibaldi the groundwork of an exciting tale of adventure. The hero is an English lad who joins the expedition and takes a prominent part in the extraordinary series of operations that ended in the fall of the Neapolitan kingdom.
“A first-rate story of stirring deeds.”
—Daily Chronicle.
“Full of hard fighting, gallant rescues, and narrow escapes.”
—Graphic.
G. A. HENTY
At the Point of the Bayonet: A Tale of the Mahratta War. With 12 Illustrations by Wal Paget, and 2 Maps. 6s.
Harry Lindsay is carried off to the hills and brought up as a Mahratta. At the age of sixteen he becomes an officer in the service of the Mahratta prince at Poona, and afterwards receives a commission in the army of the East India Company. His courage and enterprise are rewarded by quick promotion, and at the end of the war he sails for England, where he succeeds in establishing his right to the family estates.
“A brisk, dashing narrative.”
—Bookman.
Under Wellington’s Command: A Tale of the Peninsular War. With 12 page Illustrations by Wal Paget. 6s.
In this stirring romance Mr. Henty gives us the further adventures of Terence O’Connor, the hero of With Moore at Corunna. We are told how, in alliance with a small force of Spanish guerrillas, the gallant regiment of Portuguese levies commanded by Terence keeps the whole of the French army in check at a critical period of the war, rendering invaluable service to the Iron Duke and his handful of British troops.
“An admirable exposition of Mr. Henty’s masterly method of combining instruction with amusement.”
—World.
To Herat and Cabul: A Story of the First Afghan War. With 8 full-page Illustrations by C. M. Sheldon, and Map. 5s.
The hero takes a distinguished part in the defence of Herat, and subsequently obtains invaluable information for the British army during the first Afghan war. He is fortunately spared the horrors of the retreat from Cabul, and shares in the series of operations by which that most disastrous blunder was retrieved.
“We can heartily commend it to boys, old and young.”
—Spectator.
With Cochrane the Dauntless: A Tale of his Exploits. With 12 page Illustrations by W. H. Margetson. 6s.
It would be hard to find, even in sensational fiction, a more daring leader than Lord Cochrane, or a career which supplies so many thrilling exploits. The manner in which, almost single-handed, he scattered the French fleet in the Basque Roads is one of the greatest feats in English naval history.
“As rousing and interesting a book as boys could wish for.”
—Saturday Review.
“This tale we specially recommend.”
—St. James’s Gazette.
G. A. HENTY
Redskin and Cow-Boy: A Tale of the Western Plains. With 12 page Illustrations by Alfred Pearse. 6s.
Hugh Tunstall accompanies a frontiersman on a hunting expedition on the Plains, and then seeks employment as a cow-boy on a cattle ranch. His experiences during a “round up” present in picturesque form the toilsome, exciting, adventurous life of a cow-boy; while the perils of a frontier settlement are vividly set forth. Subsequently, the hero joins a wagon-team, and the interest is sustained in a fight with, and capture of, brigands.
“A strong interest of open-air life and movement pervades the whole book.”
—Scotsman.
With Buller in Natal: or, A Born Leader. With 10 page Illustrations by W. Rainey, R.I., and a Map. 6s.
The heroic story of the relief of Ladysmith forms the theme of one of the most powerful romances that have come from Mr. Henty’s pen. When the war breaks out, the hero, Chris King, and his friends band themselves together under the title of the Maritzburg Scouts. From first to last the boy scouts are constantly engaged in perilous and exciting enterprises, from which they always emerge triumphant, thanks to their own skill and courage, and the dash and ingenuity of their leader.
“Just the sort of book to inspire an enterprising boy.”
—Army and Navy Gazette.
By England’s Aid: or, The Freeing of the Netherlands (1585-1604). With 10 page Illustrations by Alfred Pearse, and 4 Maps. 6s.
Two English lads go to Holland in the service of one of “the fighting Veres”. After many adventures one of the lads finds himself on board a Spanish ship at the defeat of the Armada, and escapes from Spain only to fall into the hands of the Corsairs. He is successful, however, in getting back to Spain, and regains his native country after the capture of Cadiz.
“Boys know and love Mr. Henty’s books of adventure, and will welcome his tale of the freeing of the Netherlands.”
—Athenæum.
Condemned as a Nihilist: A Story of Escape from Siberia. With 8 page Illustrations by Wal Paget. 5s.
Godfrey Bullen, a young Englishman resident in St. Petersburg, becomes involved in various political plots, resulting in his seizure and exile to Siberia. After an unsuccessful attempt to escape, he gives himself up to the Russian authorities. Eventually he escapes, and reaches home, having safely accomplished a perilous journey which lasts nearly two years.
“The escape from Siberia is well told and the description of prison life is very graphic.”
—Academy.
G. A. HENTY
Maori and Settler: A Story of the New Zealand War with 8 page Illustrations by Alfred Pearse. 5s.
The Renshaws lose their property and emigrate to New Zealand. Wilfrid, a strong, self-reliant lad, is the mainstay of the household. The odds seem hopelessly against the party, but they succeed in establishing themselves happily in one of the pleasantest of the New Zealand valleys.
“A book which all young people, but especially boys, will read with avidity.”
—Athenæum.
Beric the Briton: A Story of the Roman Invasion of Britain. With 12 page Illustrations by W. Parkinson. 6s.
Beric is a boy-chief of a British tribe which takes a prominent part in the insurrection under Boadicea: and after the defeat of that heroic queen he continues the struggle in the fen-country. Ultimately Beric is defeated and carried captive to Rome, where he succeeds in saving a Christian maid by slaying a lion in the arena, and is rewarded by being made the personal protector of Nero. Finally, he escapes and returns to Britain, where he becomes a wise ruler of his own people.
“He is a hero of the most attractive kind.... One of the most spirited and well-imagined stories Mr. Henty has written.”
—Saturday Review.
“His conflict with a lion in the arena is a thrilling chapter.”
—School Board Chronicle.
“Full of every form of heroism and pluck.”
—Christian World.
The Dash for Khartoum: A Tale of the Nile Expedition. With 10 page Illustrations by John Schönberg and J. Nash. 6s.
In the record of recent British history there is no more captivating page for boys than the story of the Nile campaign, and the attempt to rescue General Gordon. For, in the difficulties which the expedition encountered, and in the perils which it overpassed, are found all the excitement of romance, as well as the fascination which belongs to real events.
“The Dash for Khartoum is your ideal boys’ book.”
—Tablet.
“It is literally true that the narrative never flags a moment.”
—Academy.
“The Dash for Khartoum will be appreciated even by those who don’t ordinarily care a dash for anything.”
—Punch.
With Wolfe in Canada: or, The Winning of a Continent. With 12 page Illustrations by Gordon Browne. 6s.
Mr. Henty tells the story of the struggle between Britain and France for supremacy on the North American continent. The fall of Quebec decided that the Anglo-Saxon race should predominate in the New World; that Britain, and not France, should take the lead among the nations.
“A moving tale of military exploit and thrilling adventure.”
—Daily News.
G. A. HENTY
Held Fast for England: A Tale of the Siege of Gibraltar. With 8 page Illustrations by Gordon Browne. 5s.
The story deals with one of the most memorable sieges in history. The hero, a young Englishman resident in Gibraltar, takes a brave and worthy part in the long defence, and we learn with what bravery, resourcefulness, and tenacity the Rock was held for England.
“There is no cessation of exciting incident throughout the story.”
—Athenæum.
In the Irish Brigade: A Tale of War in Flanders and Spain. With 12 page Illustrations by Charles M. Sheldon. 6s.
The hero is a young officer in the Irish Brigade, which for many years after the siege of Limerick formed the backbone of the French army. He goes through many stirring adventures, successfully carries out dangerous missions in Spain, saves a large portion of the French army at Oudenarde, and even has the audacity to kidnap the Prime Minister of England.
“A stirring book of military adventure.”
—Scotsman.
At Agincourt: A Tale of the White Hoods of Paris. With 12 page Illustrations by Wal Paget. 6s.
Sir Eustace de Villeroy, in journeying from Hampshire to his castle in France, made young Guy Aylmer one of his escort. Soon thereafter the castle was attacked, and the English youth displayed such valour that his liege-lord made him commander of a special mission to Paris. This he accomplished, returning in time to take part in the campaign against the French which ended in the glorious victory for England at Agincourt.
“Cannot fail to commend itself to boys of all ages.”
—Manchester Courier.
A Final Reckoning: A Tale of Bush Life in Australia. With 8 page Illustrations by W. B. Wollen. 5s.
The hero, a young Englishman, emigrates to Australia, where he gets employment as an officer in the mounted police. A few years of active work gain him promotion to a captaincy. In that post he greatly distinguishes himself, and finally leaves the service and settles down as a squatter.
“A stirring story capitally told.”
—Guardian.
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