"Just the sort of book to inspire an enterprising boy."--_Army and Navy Gazette_.
or, The Freeing of the Netherlands (1585-1604).
With 10 page Illustrations by ALFRED PEARSE, and 4 Maps. 6s.
Two English lads go to Holland in the service of one of "the fighting Veres". After many adventures one of the lads finds himself on board a Spanish ship at the defeat of the Armada, and escapes from Spain only to fall into the hands of the Corsairs. He is successful, however, in getting back to Spain, and regains his native country after the capture of Cadiz.
"Boys know and love Mr. Henty's books of adventure, and will welcome his tale of the freeing of the Netherlands."--_Athæneum_.
With 8 page Illustrations by WAL PAGET. 5s.
Godfrey Bullen, a young Englishman resident in St. Petersburg, becomes involved in various political plots, resulting in his seizure and exile to Siberia. After an unsuccessful attempt to escape, he gives himself up to the Russian authorities. Eventually he escapes, and reaches home, having safely accomplished a perilous journey which lasts nearly two years.
"The escape from Siberia is well told and the description of prison life is very graphic."--_Academy_.
[Illustration: _From THE TREASURE OF THE INCAS_ By G. A. HENTY (See page 1)]
With 8 page Illustrations by ALFRED PEARSE. 5s.
The Renshaws lose their property and emigrate to New Zealand. Wilfrid, a strong, self-reliant lad, is the mainstay of the household. The odds seem hopelessly against the party, but they succeed in establishing themselves happily in one of the pleasantest of the New Zealand valleys.
"A book which all young people, but especially boys, will read with avidity."--_Athæneum_.
With 12 page Illustrations by W. PARKINSON. 6s.
Beric is a boy-chief of a British tribe which takes a prominent part in the insurrection under Boadicea: and after the defeat of that heroic queen he continues the struggle in the fen-country. Ultimately Beric is defeated and carried captive to Rome, where he succeeds in saving a Christian man by slaying a lion in the arena, and is rewarded by being made the personal protector of Nero. Finally, he escapes and returns to Britain, where he becomes a wise ruler of his own people.