G. a. Henty

For the Temple, A Tale of the Fall of Jerusalem by G. A. Henty tells the story of the the first century Jewish revolt form the perspective of a fictional young Jewish man, John of Gamala. Revolting against imperial rule, various Jewish factions struggle for control of the city of Jerusalem and its spectacular Temple. Meanwhile, the Romans are moving quickly to crush the rebellion. Can John and his followers help save the Temple and alleviate the misery of their people?. In this adventure you will meet several famous historical men, including Vespasian, Josephus and Titus. Included in this edition are more than 150 Biblical, geographical, historical, and explanatory footnotes to aid the modern reader.

True to the Old Flag: A Tale of the American War of Independence by G. A. Henty tells the story of the The American Revolution form the perspective of a young British loyalist, Harold Wilson. Henty succeeds in showing both American determination and English resolve in the bitter conflict. In this story you will learn why Canada almost became part of the United States. You will also learn why European powers joined the Patriot cause after an American defeat at Germantown. You will meet many leaders from both sides of the conflict, including Cornwallis, Washington, Arnold, Gage, Pulaski, Gates, Sumpter, de Grasse, Reidesel, Knyphausen, Tarleton and "Mad Anthony" Wayne. Included in this edition are more than 125 geographical, historical, and explanatory footnotes to aid the modern reader.

Follow the adventures of a fictional young man, Edgar Blagrove, set against the historical background of Napoleon's invasion of Egypt. Alacrity Press is proud to make this classic available agin. The text is augmented with footnotes explaining archaic terms and adding historical knowledge.