G. a. Henty

Tragedy of the Huguenots - This is the tale of the Huguenot Wars written with many illustrations, maps, and pictures of actual people and locations mentioned within this book. Our English hero, Philip Fletcher, has a French connection on his mother's side. This encourages him to cross the Channel in order to take part in the Huguenot wars. Obviously he sides with the Protestants, distinguishes himself in various battles, and receives a swift promotion for his enthusiasm. With his daring personality, he carries out several secret missions. These assignments put him in very dangerous situations where he survives by using his wits, skills, and power. We learn a lot about this unfortunate war between Christians in France that costs the life of thousands and cripples the economy of the land. Many ill-treated Huguenots immigrated to other countries where they found acceptance and integration, such as America, Germany, England, and Switzerland. If you enjoy historical stories then you will want to read this book This story was written and published so that this essential part of our History will never be forgotten. Let this book take you back in time to a very interesting tale of life or death.

The Huguenot Wars are a sad chapter in European history. The senseless struggle between Frech Protestants and Roman Catholics resulted in the senseless deaths of more than two million people. When the wars ended after more than three decades it was clear that the Protestant Reformation was here to stay. G. A. Henty's St. Bartholomew's Eve focuses on the political and military aspects of the French Wars of Religion. Follow young Philip and his friend Francois as they navigate the perilous days of the latter 16th Ceontury. Alacrity Press is proud to make this G. A. Henty classic, available to a new generation of readers.

The THIRTY YEAR'S WAR is a troublesome story that takes place in the years 1618-1648 A. D. During this time there was a horrible religious conflict between the Protestants and the Catholics. This feud caused unbelievable suffering and death for almost 10 million people Many vicious battles and sieges destroyed the population and cities in the middle of Europe. Famine and sicknesses added to the suffering of women, men, and children. It did not matter if you were a famous military leader or a noble, no one was safe and just going to church at the wrong place, and the wrong time could get you killed Journey with young Hector Campbell during his career and observe his perilous way during this difficult era. Cardinal Richelieu and Cardinal Mazarin poured gas into this explosive situation and almost lost their lives Conspiracies were discovered almost every week; people were arrested, tortured and publicly killed with their extorted confession. The catholic France sided with the Protestants because they feared that strong Austria might soon rule most of Europe. France later persecuted the Protestants (Huguenots) by killing them or chasing them away. The whole controversy developed into a very unclear tragedy as different European rulers thirst for power grew. Neither side involved in this feud was willing to give in, causing it to last nearly 30 years Peace was finally signed in 1648 at M nster, Germany, and much property and land was newly distributed between the parties. Though it was unfair, the poor and the farmers got no reimbursement at all for their terrible losses At the end there was no winner or loser - we all lost If you enjoy historical stories then you will want to read this book This story was written and published so that this essential part of our History will never be forgotten. Let this book take you back in time to a very interesting tale of life or death.

The THIRTY YEAR'S WAR is a troublesome story that takes place in the years 1618-1648 A. D. During this time there was a horrible religious conflict between the Protestants and the Catholics. This feud caused unbelievable suffering and the death to almost 10 million people Many vicious battles and sieges destroyed the population and cities in the middle of Europe. Famine and sicknesses added to the suffering of women, men, and children. It did not matter if you were a famous military leader or a noble, no one was safe and just going to church at the wrong place and the wrong time could get you killed Accompany young Malcolm Graheme and witness his very dangerous way through this challenging time. Albrecht Wallenstein, a brilliant general was so frustrated about this religious conflict that he almost changed sides. So his Ruler, Ferdinand II feared for his throne and let his own greatest military leader be killed by his confidants. Just for religious reasons even the Swedish king Gustav Adolph lost his life at the brutal battle of L tzen. Many barbarous massacres happened - 27 nobles, knights, and citizens were publicly decapitated in Prague. The whole controversy developed into a very unclear tragedy for power by different European rulers. Neither side involved in this feud was willing to give in, causing it to last nearly 30 years At the end there was no winner or loser - we all lost If you enjoy historical stories then you will want to read this book This story was written and published so that this essential part of our History will never be forgotten. Let this book take you back in time to a very interesting tale of life or death.

I remember that, as a boy, I regarded any attempt to mix instruction with amusement as being as objectionable a practice as the administration of powder in jam; but I think that this feeling arose from the fact that in those days books contained a very small share of amusement and a very large share of instruction. I have endeavored to avoid this, and I hope that the accounts of battles and sieges, illustrated as they are by maps, will be found as interesting as the lighter parts of the story. As in my tale, "The Young Franc-Tireurs," I gave the outline of the Franco-German war, so I have now endeavored to give the salient features of the great Peninsular struggle. The military facts, with the names of generals and regiments, the dates and places, are all strictly accurate, and any one who has read with care the story of "The Young Buglers" could pass an examination as to the leading events of the Peninsular war.

This story begins in England and proceeds to North America. Frank, a manly lad and his cousin Fred Barkley are rivals over their inherited property. After falling into a trap laid by his cousin and being falsely accused of theft, Frank decides to foolishly leave England and journey to America. He travels by boat until he lands at New Orleans. There he decides to join a small band of hunters so he doesn't have to travel the dangerous Indian countryside alone to the "Gold Fields of California." Gold fever has hit California and the word has spread throughout the world. Before the search for gold can even begin he must face some challenging adventures. The experienced hunters help him survive the Wild West until they finally reach the Land of Gold where they can begin digging. After becoming successful at digging and trading, Frank decides to redeem himself in old England with the help of Captain Bayley. Join Frank in this adventures through the Wild West to find gold What dangers will he face? Will he become wealthy? What will happen when he returns to England? Who was the real culprit? Read this story to find out This story was written and published so an essential part of our history would not be forgotten. Let this book take you back in time to a very interesting tale. Relive this part of history today.

You are nowadays called upon to acquire so great a mass of learning and information in the period of life between the ages of twelve and eighteen that it is not surprising that but little time can be spared for the study of the history of foreign nations. Most lads are, therefore, lamentably ignorant of the leading events of even the most important epochs of Continental history, although, as many of these events have exercised a marked influence upon the existing state of affairs in Europe, a knowledge of them is far more useful, and, it may be said, far more interesting than that of the comparatively petty affairs of Athens, Sparta, Corinth, and Thebes. Prominent among such epochs is the Thirty Years' War, which arose from the determination of the Emperor of Austria to crush out Protestantism throughout Germany. Since the invasion of the Huns no struggle which has taken place in Europe has approached this in the obstinacy of the fighting and the terrible sufferings which the war inflicted upon the people at large. During these thirty years the population of Germany decreased by nearly a third, and in some of the states half the towns and two-thirds of the villages absolutely disappeared.

Cat of Bubastes tells of a young prince taken into slavery after Ancient Egypt conquers his homeland - joining with a loyal friend, the pair uncover murderous revelations. The entire book takes place at the height of the Egyptian civilisation, in around 1250 BC. We follow Amuba, a young prince whose father is dramatically killed in battle. Taken prisoner by the opposing force, Amuba is carried back to the Egyptian kingdom alongside his friend and charioteer Jethro. When the pair arrive, they are fortunate enough to be assigned as servants to Amuba, a highly ranked priest. However all is not as it would seem within the priestly household: it is up to Amuba and Jethro to investigate a frightening conspiracy which has the potential to upset the delicate balance of power in Egypt. The author G. A. Henty was a British war correspondent, and had travelled and studied North Africa during his career, as well as much of Europe. It was tours of foreign lands which helped spur his authoring.

Cat of Bubastes tells of a young prince taken into slavery after Ancient Egypt conquers his homeland - joining with a loyal friend, the pair uncover murderous revelations. The entire book takes place at the height of the Egyptian civilisation, in around 1250 BC. We follow Amuba, a young prince whose father is dramatically killed in battle. Taken prisoner by the opposing force, Amuba is carried back to the Egyptian kingdom alongside his friend and charioteer Jethro. When the pair arrive, they are fortunate enough to be assigned as servants to Amuba, a highly ranked priest. However all is not as it would seem within the priestly household: it is up to Amuba and Jethro to investigate a frightening conspiracy which has the potential to upset the delicate balance of power in Egypt. The author G. A. Henty was a British war correspondent, and had travelled and studied North Africa during his career, as well as much of Europe. It was tours of foreign lands which helped spur his authoring.

This is a series of short essays about various animals with tongue-in-cheek derisions of human interactions with them, their own personalities, and some of the extant myths about their origins. G. A. Henty, was a prolific English novelist, special correspondent, and Imperialist born in Trumpington, England. He is best known for his historical adventure stories that were popular in the late 19th century.

A Final Reckoning by G. A. Henty An exciting adventure of outlaws in the early days of the Australian gold rush, when fortunes were made and stolen, and when bush rangers and natives constituted a real and formidable danger to the settlers. "All boys will read this story with eager and unflagging interest. The episodes are in Mr. Henty's very best vein--graphic, exciting, realistic; and, as in all Mr. Henty's books, the tendency is to the formation of an honourable, manly, and even heroic character."--Birmingham Post. We are delighted to publish this classic book as part of our extensive Classic Library collection. Many of the books in our collection have been out of print for decades, and therefore have not been accessible to the general public. The aim of our publishing program is to facilitate rapid access to this vast reservoir of literature, and our view is that this is a significant literary work, which deserves to be brought back into print after many decades. The contents of the vast majority of titles in the Classic Library have been scanned from the original works. To ensure a high quality product, each title has been meticulously hand curated by our staff. Our philosophy has been guided by a desire to provide the reader with a book that is as close as possible to ownership of the original work. We hope that you will enjoy this wonderful classic work, and that for you it becomes an enriching experience. A Final Reckoning, A Final Reckoning Henty, A Final Reckoning book

Reproduction of the original: The Cat of Bubastes. A Tale of Ancient Egypt by G. A. Henty

Reproduction of the original: The Cat of Bubastes. A Tale of Ancient Egypt by G. A. Henty

The principal part of the tale is laid among the cow-boys of the Western States of America, a body of men unrivalled in point of hardihood and devotion to work, as well as in reckless courage and wild daring. The picture I have given of their life can be relied upon, and its adventures and dangers are in no degree coloured, as I have taken them from the lips of a near relative of my own who was for some years working as a cow-boy in New Mexico. He was an actor in many of the scenes described, and so far from my having heightened or embellished them, I may say that I have given but a small proportion of the perilous adventures through which he went, for had I given them in full it would, I am sure, have seemed to you that the story was too improbable to be true. In treating of cow-boy life, indeed, it may well be said that truth is stranger than fiction.

The Cat of Bubastes A Tale of Ancient Egypt by G. A. Henty The sacred cat of Bubastes has accidentally been slain; now young Chebron must pay for the offence with his own life, as this is the law of the Pagans in Egypt, 1250 BC. Chebron, the son of a high Egyptian priest, flees for his life taking his sister Mysa, one of the household slaves Amuba and several companions with him. They escape through closely guarded Egyptian exits only to find themselves in unfamiliar and dangerous lands inhabited by a very different culture of people. Along the way, the roving band of refugees encounters and befriends a Hebrew girl, who exposes them to very strange ideas including the worship of "one true God." This arduous journey through time, customs and religion provides an adventurous and accurate insight into the ancient people of Egyptian history. We are delighted to publish this classic book as part of our extensive Classic Library collection. Many of the books in our collection have been out of print for decades, and therefore have not been accessible to the general public. The aim of our publishing program is to facilitate rapid access to this vast reservoir of literature, and our view is that this is a significant literary work, which deserves to be brought back into print after many decades. The contents of the vast majority of titles in the Classic Library have been scanned from the original works. To ensure a high quality product, each title has been meticulously hand curated by our staff. Our philosophy has been guided by a desire to provide the reader with a book that is as close as possible to ownership of the original work. We hope that you will enjoy this wonderful classic work, and that for you it becomes an enriching experience.