Captain Bayley's Heir Part 41

A Story of the Luddite Riots. By G. A. HENTY. With 12 full-page Ill.u.s.trations by H. M. PAGET, in black and tint. Crown 8vo, cloth elegant, olivine edges, $150.

The author in this story has followed the lines which he worked out so successfully in _Facing Death_. As in that story he shows that there are victories to be won in peaceful fields, and that steadfastness and tenacity are virtues which tell in the long run. The story is laid in Yorks.h.i.+re at the commencement of the present century, when the high price of food induced by the war and the introduction of machinery drove the working-cla.s.ses to desperation, and caused them to band themselves in that wide-spread organization known as the Luddite Society. There is an abundance of adventure in the tale, but its chief interest lies in the character of the hero, and the manner in which by a combination of circ.u.mstances he is put on trial for his life, but at last comes victorious "through the fray."

"Mr. Henty inspires a love and admiration for straightforwardness, truth, and courage. This is one of the best of the many good books Mr. Henty has produced, and deserves to be cla.s.sed with his _Facing Death_."--_Standard._

"The interest of the story never flags. Were we to propose a compet.i.tion for the best list of novel writers for boys we have little doubt that Mr.

Henty's name would stand first."--_Journal of Education._

_TRUE TO THE OLD FLAG:_

A Tale of the American War of Independence. By G.

A. HENTY. With 12 full-page Ill.u.s.trations by GORDON BROWNE. Crown 8vo, cloth elegant, olivine edges, $150.

In this story the author has gone to the accounts of officers who took part in the conflict, and lads will find that in no war in which American and British soldiers have been engaged did they behave with greater courage and good conduct. The historical portion of the book being accompanied with numerous thrilling adventures with the redskins on the sh.o.r.es of Lake Huron, a story of exciting interest is interwoven with the general narrative and carried through the book.

"Does justice to the pluck and determination of the British soldiers during the unfortunate struggle against American emanc.i.p.ation. The son of an American loyalist, who remains true to our flag, falls among the hostile redskins in that very Huron country which has been endeared to us by the exploits of Hawkeye and Chingachgook."--_The Times._

"Mr. G. A. Henty's extensive personal experience of adventures and moving incidents by flood and field, combined with a gift of picturesque narrative, make his books always welcome visitors in the home circle."--_Daily News._

"Very superior in every way. The book is almost unique in its cla.s.s in having ill.u.s.trative maps."--_Sat.u.r.day Review._

BY G. A. HENTY.

"Mr. Henty is the king of story-tellers for boys."--_Sword and Trowel._

_IN FREEDOM'S CAUSE:_

A Story of Wallace and Bruce. By G. A. HENTY. With 12 full-page Ill.u.s.trations by GORDON BROWNE, in black and tint. Crown 8vo, cloth elegant, olivine edges, $150.

In this story the author relates the stirring tale of the Scottish War of Independence. The extraordinary valour and personal prowess of Wallace and Bruce rival the deeds of the mythical heroes of chivalry, and indeed at one time Wallace was ranked with these legendary personages. The researches of modern historians have shown, however, that he was a living, breathing man--and a valiant champion. The hero of the tale fought under both Wallace and Bruce, and while the strictest historical accuracy has been maintained with respect to public events, the work is full of "hairbreadth 'scapes" and wild adventure.

"Mr. Henty has broken new ground as an historical novelist. His tale is full of stirring action, and will commend itself to boys."--_Athenaeum._

"It is written in the author's best style. Full of the wildest and most remarkable achievements, it is a tale of great interest, which a boy, once he has begun it, will not willingly put on one side."--_The Schoolmaster._

"Scarcely anywhere have we seen in prose a more lucid and spirit-stirring description of Bannockburn than the one with which the author fittingly closes his volume."--_Dumfries Standard._

_UNDER DRAKE'S FLAG._

A Tale of the Spanish Main. By G. A. HENTY.

Ill.u.s.trated by 12 full-page Pictures by GORDON BROWNE, in black and tint. Crown 8vo, cloth elegant, olivine edges, $150.

A story of the days when England and Spain struggled for the supremacy of the sea, and England carried off the palm. The heroes sail as lads with Drake in the expedition in which the Pacific Ocean was first seen by an Englishman from a tree-top on the Isthmus of Panama, and in his great voyage of circ.u.mnavigation. The historical portion of the story is absolutely to be relied upon, but this, although very useful to lads, will perhaps be less attractive than the great variety of exciting adventure through which the young adventurers pa.s.s in the course of their voyages.

"A stirring book of Drake's time, and just such a book as the youth of this maritime country are likely to prize highly."--_Daily Telegraph._

"Ned in the coils of the boa-constrictor is a wonderful picture. A boy must be hard to please if he wishes for anything more exciting."--_Pall Mall Gazette._

"A book of adventure, where the hero meets with experience enough one would think to turn his hair gray."--_Harper's Monthly Magazine._

BY G. A. HENTY.

"Mr. Henty's books for boys are always admirable."--_Birmingham Post._

_ONE OF THE 28TH:_

A Tale of Waterloo. By G. A. HENTY. With 8 full-page Ill.u.s.trations by W. H. OVEREND, and 2 Maps. Crown 8vo, cloth elegant, olivine edges, $150.

Herbert Penfold, being desirous of benefiting the daughter of an intimate friend, and Ralph Conway, the son of a lady to whom he had once been engaged, draws up a will dividing his property between them. At his death the authorized search for the will fails to bring it to light. The mother of Ralph, however, succeeds in entering the house as a servant, and after an arduous and exciting search secures the will. In the meantime, her son has himself pa.s.sed through a series of adventures. He enters the army, and after some rough service in Ireland, takes part in the Waterloo campaign, from which he returns with the loss of an arm, but with a substantial fortune.

"Written with Homeric vigour and heroic inspiration. It is graphic, picturesque, and dramatically effective . . . shows us Mr. Henty at his best and brightest."--_Observer._

"_One of the 28th_ contains one of the best descriptions of the various battles which raged round Waterloo which it has ever been our fate to read."--_Daily Telegraph._

_THE CAT OF BUBASTES:_

A Story of Ancient Egypt. By G. A. HENTY. With 8 full-page Ill.u.s.trations by J. R. WEGUELIN. Crown 8vo, cloth elegant, olivine edges, $150.

In availing himself of the pictured records of Egyptian life and history, Mr. Henty has produced a story which will give young readers an unsurpa.s.sed insight into the customs of one of the greatest of the ancient peoples. Amuba, a prince of the Rebu nation on the sh.o.r.es of the Caspian, is carried with his charioteer Jethro into slavery. They become inmates of the house of Ameres, the Egyptian high-priest, and are happy in his service until the priest's son accidentally kills the sacred cat of Bubastes. In an outburst of popular fury Ameres is killed, and it rests with Jethro and Amuba to secure the escape of the high-priest's son and daughter. After many dangers they succeed in crossing the desert to the Red Sea, and eventually making their way to the Caspian.

"The story is highly enjoyable. We have pictures of Egyptian domestic life, of sport, of religious ceremonial, and of other things which may still be seen vividly portrayed by the brush of Egyptian artists."--_The Spectator._

"The story, from the critical moment of the killing of the sacred cat to the perilous exodus into Asia with which it closes, is very skilfully constructed and full of exciting adventures. It is admirably ill.u.s.trated."--_Sat.u.r.day Review._

BY G. A. HENTY.

"Mr. Henty is one of our most successful writers of historical tales."--_Scotsman._