G. A. Henty

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Lion of Saint Mark: A Story of Venice in the Fourteenth Century

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G. A. Henty - Lion of Saint Mark: A Story of Venice in the Fourteenth Century

«Of all the chapters of history, there are few more interesting or wonderful than that which tells the story of the rise and progress of Venice.» And thus begins another swashbuckling adventure by G. A. Henty. The...

Rachel and 5 more 11 hours 59 minutes

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Historical Fiction

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G. A. Henty - Through Russian Snows

There are few campaigns that, either in point of the immense scale upon which it was undertaken, the completeness of its failure, or the enormous loss of life entailed, appeal to the imagination in so great a degree...

Gary Olman 11 hours 42 minutes

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Historical Fiction

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G. A. Henty - Young Carthaginian

Typically, Henty's heroes are boys of pluck in troubled times, and this is no different. Detailed research is embellished with a vivid imagination, especially in this novel set in the Punic wars, about which knowledge...

Larry Wilson and 10 more 11 hours 40 minutes

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General Fiction

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G. A. Henty - Tiger of Mysore

During the Indian war with Tippoo Saib, 15 year old Dick Holland and his mother set out from England to find and rescue his father, shipwrecked 6 years earlier, and believed to be held prisoner by the 'Tiger of...

Mike Harris 11 hours 30 minutes

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Action & Adventure Fiction

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G. A. Henty - Curse of Carne's Hold

When Ronald Mervyn from Devonshire is falsely accused of murder he emigrates to South Africa. He takes part in the Kaffir war and during this time he rescues a family from death. The family then return to England and...

Michele Eaton and 8 more 11 hours 27 minutes

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Action & Adventure Fiction

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G. A. Henty - True to the Old Flag

This book tells the story of the American war of Independence from the side of the British. The old flag mentioned in the title is the flag of England. This is a book for young readers, but — as a good book should be...

Chela and 6 more 10 hours 49 minutes

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Historical

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G. A. Henty - By Pike and Dyke

It is the 1570's, and the people of the Netherlands live in terror under the cruel dominion of Spain. Though many long to be free of Spanish tyranny, efforts at rebellion are failing, and allies are nowhere to be...

David Leeson 10 hours 49 minutes

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G. A. Henty - Cat of Bubastes

G.A. Henty’s “tale of ancient Egypt” tells the story of Amuba, prince of the Rebu, who is taken captive when his people are conquered by the Egyptians, and then becomes the servant and companion of Chebron, son of...

David Leeson 10 hours 46 minutes

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Under Drake's Flag: A Tale Of The Spanish Main

Action & Adventure Fiction

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G. A. Henty - Under Drake's Flag: A Tale Of The Spanish Main

An exciting tale set on the high seas, in a period ruled by exploration, with the ever-present dangers of nature and the weather, together with pirates of the famed Spanish Main. — Summary by Lynne Thompson

Lynne T and 7 more 10 hours 40 minutes

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War & Military Fiction

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G. A. Henty - With Lee in Virginia

Vincent Wingfield is the son of a wealthy Virginian planter. When the country goes to war, he enlists in the cavalry, and sees action under the various generals commanding the army in and near Virginia. He has several...

Ryan Cherrick and 1 more 10 hours 30 minutes

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Historical Fiction

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G. A. Henty - In Freedom's Cause

Another stirring tale from the master of historical fiction set in the time of Robert Bruce and William Wallace and their struggle for Scotland's independence. (Summary by Annise)

Mike Harris and 3 more 10 hours 16 minutes

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Children's Fiction

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G. A. Henty - At Agincourt - White Hoods of Paris

The story begins in a grim feudal castle in Normandie. The times were troublous, and soon the king compelled Lady Margaret de Villeroy, with her children, to go to Paris as hostages. Guy Aylmer went with her. Paris...

Mike Harris 10 hours 13 minutes

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Eight Keys to Eden Mark Clifton

Songs of Innocence and Experience (version 2) William Blake

Russian Realities and Problems: Lectures delivered at Cambridge in August 1916

Short Story Collection Vol. 081

Around the World with the Children Frank G. Carpenter

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