G. A. Henty

G. A. Henty's Books(30)

With Buller in Natal A Born Leader

Literature

5.0

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.

When London Burned

Literature

5.0

A fantastic historical adventure novel set during the time of the Great Fire of London by the master of the genre G. A. Henty.

The Treasure of the Incas A Story of Adventure in Peru

Literature

3.0

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.

The Golden Canyon Contents: The Golden Canyon; The Stone Chest

Literature

5.0

The Golden Canyon Contents: The Golden Canyon; The Stone Chest by G. A. Henty

The Bravest of the Brave

Literature

5.0

The Bravest of the Brave by G. A. Henty

Sturdy and Strong

Literature

5.0

Sturdy and Strong by G. A. Henty

Saint George for England

Literature

5.0

Saint George for England by G. A. Henty

Rujub, the Juggler

Literature

5.0

Rujub, the Juggler by G. A. Henty

Out with Garibaldi

Literature

5.0

Out with Garibaldi by G. A. Henty

In Times of Peril A Tale of India

Literature

5.0

In Times of Peril A Tale of India by G. A. Henty

In Greek Waters

Literature

5.0

In Greek Waters by G. A. Henty

Colonel Thorndyke's Secret

Literature

5.0

Colonel Thorndyke's Secret by G. A. Henty

Captain Bayley's Heir:

Literature

5.0

Captain Bayley's Heir: by G. A. Henty

By Conduct and Courage

Literature

5.0

By Conduct and Courage by G. A. Henty

Bonnie Prince Charlie

Literature

5.0

Bonnie Prince Charlie by G. A. Henty

Beric the Briton

Literature

5.0

Beric the Briton by G. A. Henty

At Agincourt

Literature

5.0

The long and bloody feud between the houses of Orleans and Burgundy - which for many years devastated France, caused a prodigious destruction of life and property, and was not even relaxed in the presence of a common enemy - is very fully recorded in the pages of Monstrellet and other contemporary historians. I have here only attempted to relate the events of the early portion of the struggle - from its commencement up to the astonishing victory of Agincourt, won by a handful of Englishmen over the chivalry of France.

Among Malay Pirates

Literature

5.0

Classic historical novel. According to Wikipedia: "George Alfred Henty (8 December 1832 - 16 November 1902), referred to as G. A. Henty, was a prolific English novelist, special correspondent, and Imperialist born in Trumpington, Cambridgeshire, England. He is best known for his historical adventure stories that were popular in the late 19th century. His works include Out on the Pampas (1871), The Young Buglers (1880), With Clive in India (1884) and Wulf the Saxon (1895)"

A Search For A Secret (Vol 1 of 3)

Literature

5.0

G.A. Henty was a 19th century British novelist known for historical action and adventure books, many of which were best sellers in his day. Even today, classics like The Dragon & The Raven (1886), For The Temple (1888), Under Drake's Flag (1883) and In Freedom's Cause (1885) are still widely read.

A March on London

Literature

5.0

A fantastic historical adventure novel by G. A. Henty, being a fictionalisation of the English Peasants' Revolt of 1381 led by Wat Tyler.