"He is a hero of the most attractive kind.... One of the most spirited and well-imagined stories Mr. Henty has written."--_Saturday Review_.
"His conflict with a lion in the arena is a thrilling chapter."--_School Beard Chronicle_.
"Full of every form of heroism and pluck."--_Christian World_.
With 10 page Illustrations by JOHN SCHÖNBERG and J. NASH. 6s.
In the record of recent British history there is no more captivating page for boys than the story of the Nile campaign, and the attempt to rescue General Gordon. For, in the difficulties which the expedition encountered, and in the perils which it overpassed, are found all the excitement of romance, as well as the fascination which belongs to real events.
"_The Dash for Khartoum_ is your ideal boys' book."--_Tablet_.
"It is literally true that the narrative never flags a moment."--_Academy_.
"Thec Dash for Khartoum will be appreciated even by those who don't ordinarily care a dash for anything."--_Punch_.
With 12 page Illustrations by GORDON BROWNE. 6s.
Mr. Henty tells the story of the struggle between Britain and France for supremacy on the North American continent. The fall of Quebec decided that the Anglo-Saxon race should predominate in the New World; that Britain, and not France, should take the lead among the nations.
"A moving tale of military exploit and thrilling adventure."--_Daily News_.
With 8 page Illustrations by GORDON BROWNE. 5s.
The story deals with one of the most memorable sieges in history. The hero, a young Englishman resident in Gibraltar, takes a brave and worthy part in the long defence, and we learn with what bravery, resourcefulness, and tenacity the Rock was held for England.
"There is no cessation of exciting incident throughout the story."--_Athæneum_.
With 12 page Illustrations by CHARLES M. SHELDON. 6s.
The hero is a young officer in the Irish Brigade, which for many years after the siege of Limerick formed the backbone of the French army. He goes through many stirring adventures, successfully carries out dangerous missions in Spain, saves a large portion of the French army at Oudenarde, and even has the audacity to kidnap the Prime Minister of England.
A stirring book of military adventure."--_Scotsman_.