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In The Reign of Terror: An English Lad in the French Revolution (1789-1799)~ The French Revolution comes to life in this stirring novel. The storming of the Bastille on July 14, 1789, ushered in the French Revolution. Within four years, the king was executed and a revolutionary tribunal was established to judge “enemies of the…
Out on the Pampas: A Tale of Young Settlers in Argentina (1850s)~ The Hardy family relocates to Argentina trying to start a new life. Date: 1850’s Location: Argentina! Out on the Pampas was the exciting story overheard by a friend who encouraged Mr. Henty to have it published, launching his amazing career as “The Boy’s…
St. Bartholomew’s Eve: A Tale of the Reformation Wars in France (1572)~ The Catholic forces in France attempt to crush the Protestants. Setting: AD 1570-72, France, the Roman Catholic / Calvinist Protestant religious wars Setting: On August 24, 1572, more than 2000 French Huguenots – men, women, and children – were massacred for their faith….
No portion of English history is more crowded with great events than the 100 Years’ War from 1337-1453 under King Edward III and his son, the “Black Prince.” The Battles of Cressy and Poitiers; the destruction of the Spanish fleet; the plague of the Black Death; and the Jacquerie rising are vividly related in this…
The Cat of Bubastes: A Story of Ancient Egypt (BC 1250)~ A thrilling escape novel including all things Egyptian Setting: AD 1250 B.C. – Egypt. Story: This book covers the oldest time period of any of the Henty novels. In it, young readers will learn much about the domestic life, customs, religion, and military system…
The Dragon and the Raven: The Days of King Alfred and the Viking Invasion (870-901)~ Edmund helps King Alfred fight the Danes on land and sea. Setting: AD 870-901; Viking Invasion of England and France Story: The Saxons and Vikings fought many fierce battles in Britain in the 8th and 9th centuries. During the struggle,…
The Lion of St. Mark: A Story of Venice (1380)~ Venice is a world power, but must defend herself against jealous rivals and save its wealthy and watery city-state. In 1380, Venice is a world power. She is mistress of the sea, had checked the rising power of the Turks, conquered Constantinople, and successfully defied…
The Young Carthaginian: A Story of the Times of Hannibal (BC 218)~ Hannibal and his elephants cross the Alps to attack Rome Setting: The Young Carthaginian chronicles the struggle of the Second Punic War (218-203 B.C.) and the attempt of Hannibal to conquer Rome. At first the struggle of Carthage against Rome was a struggle…
Through Russian Snows: A Story of Napoleon’s Retreat From Moscow~ Napoleon’s Army must retreat from a disastrous campaign. In 1812 Napoleon invaded Russia. Two brothers, diligent Frank and carefree Julian, end up on different sides of the conflict! Napoleon’s army of 500,000 defeat the Russians at Smolensk and Borodino, but wait too long after entering…
Through The Fray: The Luddite Riots and the Industrial Revolution (1812)~ The Industrial Revolution sparks the Luddite Rebellion. The story is laid in Yorkshire in 1812, when the introduction of machinery and high price of food induced by the Napoleonic Wars, drove the working-classes to desperation, and caused them to band themselves in that wide-spread…
True to the Old Flag – (1774-81) The American Revolution, from an Englishman’s point of view! Setting: AD 1775-1783 – American Revolutionary War, U. S. History Story: The Battles of Lexington and Concord, Bunker Hill, The Declaration of Independence, Washington Crossing the Delaware, Saratoga, and the final surrender of Cornwallis at Yorktown – these are…
Under Drake’s Flag: A Tale of the Spanish Main (1580)~ Sir Francis Drake circumnavigates the globe. Setting: AD 1580 – Sailing ships, The Inquisition – Circumnavigation of the Globe. Story: With hearty singing of Psalms, Drake and his crew greeted the Pomo Indians who resided in an area known today as San Francisco. Sir Francis…
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