Most Popular Books by George Alfred Henty

Reproduction of the original, first published in 1885. Late 19th-century British historical adventure novel for youth. A heroic Scottish Wars of Independence chronicle tracking William Wallace and Robert the Bruce battle parameters and chivalric loops.

Henty''s adventure novel takes readers back to the days of Roman Britain, where young Beric fights for freedom against the Roman oppressors. This exciting and educational tale is perfect for anyone interested in historical fiction and action-packed adventures. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

The Renshaws lose their property and emigrate to New Zealand. Against the odds, they succeed in establishing themselves happily in New Zealand.

In a time of chaos and Viking onslaught, Alfred the untested Saxon king, must fight to save his ravaged land. This tale unfurls through the eyes of a young thane, Edmond, who becomes Alfred''s friend and mightiest warrior. When Danes run over the land and the Saxons capitulate, this young knight trains and leads a devoted corps of pike-men to recapture the kingdom. Edmond is captured by the pagan Danes, raises the siege of Paris, meets the Pope and still finds time to fall in love.

The adventures of Gregory Hartley, who experiences the reconquest of the Sudan by the British Army in 1898.

A Tale of the Mahratta War, this is the story of the war in which the power of the great Mahratta confederacy was broken. Begun by Clive, when the struggle began, the Mahrattas were masters of no small portion of India; their territory comprised the whole country between Bombay and Delhi; while in the south they were lords of the district of Cuttack, thereby separating Madras from Calcutta. The tale recounts one of the most stirring campaigns. 410 pages, hardcover.