WITH KITCHENER IN THE SOUDAN
A Story Of Atbara And Omdurman
By G. A. Henty
CONTENTS
Preface.
Chapter 1: Disinherited.
Chapter 2: The Rising In Alexandria.
Chapter 3: A Terrible Disaster.
Chapter 4: An Appointment.
Chapter 5: Southward.
Chapter 6: Gregory Volunteers.
Chapter 7: To Metemmeh.
Chapter 8: Among The Dervishes.
Chapter 9: Safely Back.
Chapter 10: Afloat.
Chapter 11: A Prisoner.
Chapter 12: The Battle Of Atbara.
Chapter 13: The Final Advance.
Chapter 14: Omdurman.
Chapter 15: Khartoum.
Chapter 16: A Voice From The Dead.
Chapter 17: A Fugitive.
Chapter 18: A Hakim.
Chapter 19: The Last Page.
Chapter 20: A Momentous Communication.
Chapter 21: Gedareh.
Chapter 22: The Crowning Victory.
Chapter 23: An Unexpected Discovery.
ILLUSTRATIONS
"His keen glance seemed to Gregory to take him in from head to foot"
Map of Egypt
Gregory explains his mission to Zaki
"Gregory grasped the Arab's wrist"
"The gunboats opened fire at the two nearest forts"
Plan of the Battle of Atbara
"Suddenly he felt his ropes slacken and fall from him"
Plan of the Battle of Omdurman
"With a cheer, the cavalry rode down into the midst of the foe"
Gregory finds his father's papers
"Taking the bridle, I led the horse towards the well"
"Several men started out from the bushes, rifle in hand"
"He waved a white handkerchief, and the firing ceased"
Both Sides the Border
A Tale of Hotspur and Glendower
By G. A. Henty
Illustrated by Ralph Peacock
CONTENTS
Preface.
Chapter 1: A Border Hold.
Chapter 2: Across The Border.
Chapter 3: At Alnwick.
Chapter 4: An Unequal Joust.
Chapter 5: A Mission.
Chapter 6: At Dunbar.
Chapter 7: Back To Hotspur.
Chapter 8: Ludlow Castle.
Chapter 9: The Welsh Rising.
Chapter 10: A Breach Of Duty.
Chapter 11: Bad News.
Chapter 12: A Dangerous Mission.
Chapter 13: Escape.
Chapter 14: In Hiding.
Chapter 15: Another Mission To Ludlow.
Chapter 16: A Letter For The King.
Chapter 17: Knighted.
Chapter 18: Glendower.
Chapter 19: The Battle Of Homildon Hill.
Chapter 20: The Percys' Discontent.
Chapter 21: Shrewsbury.
ILLUSTRATIONS
"This is the nephew of Alwyn Forster"
It was with the greatest difficulty that he guarded his head
They journeyed pleasantly along
"Who is going to teach me?"
Oswald threw his arms round two of them
To Oswald's astonishment, two young women stood before him
Armstrong took his place by his son's pallet
"Let the rope pass gradually through your hands"
"I am well pleased with you, Oswald"
"Now, I think we shall do, Roger"
"How glad I am to have an opportunity of thanking you"
"Do not speak of such a thing, I pray you, master"
WITH LEE IN VIRGINIA
A STORY OF THE AMERICAN CIVIL WAR
By G. A. Henty
CONTENTS
CHAPTER PAGE
I A Virginia Plantation, 1
II Buying a Slave, 18
III Aiding a Runaway, 35
IV Safely Back, 53
V Secession, 66
VI Bull Run, 82
VII The "Merrimac" and the "Monitor," 102
VIII McClellan's Advance, 119
IX A Prisoner, 134
X The Escape, 150
XI Fugitives, 167
XII The Bushwhackers, 183
XIII Laid Up, 201
XIV Across the Border, 217
XV Fredericksburg, 235
XVI The Search for Dinah, 251
XVII Chancellorsville, 270
XVIII A Perilous Undertaking, 293
XIX Free! 311
XX The End of the Struggle, 330
UNDER DRAKE'S FLAG
A Tale of the Spanish Main
By G A Henty
CONTENTS
Chapter 1: The Wreck on the Devon Coast.
Chapter 2: Friends and Foes.
Chapter 3: On the Spanish Main.
Chapter 4: An Unsuccessful Attack.
Chapter 5: Cast Ashore.
Chapter 6: In the Woods.
Chapter 7: An Attack in Force.
Chapter 8: The Forest Fastness.
Chapter 9: Baffled.
Chapter 10: Southward Ho!
Chapter 11: The Marvel of Fire.
Chapter 12: Across a Continent.
Chapter 13: Through the Cordilleras.
Chapter 14: On the Pacific Coast.
Chapter 15: The Prison of the Inquisition.
Chapter 16: The Rescue.
Chapter 17: The Golden Hind.
Chapter 18: San Francisco Bay.
Chapter 19: South Sea Idols.
Chapter 20: A Portuguese Settlement.
Chapter 21: Wholesale Conversion.
Chapter 22: Home.
ILLUSTRATIONS
Alone in Mid-Ocean
Silver Enough to Make Us All Rich
Ned Introduces Himself
The Barricade
A Race for Life
"They have never seen a fire before," said Ned.
A Moment of Peril
Ned and Tom become Masters of the Situation
Safe on Board Again
The Four Gods
The Message from the Governor
BY RIGHT OF CONQUEST
Or, With Cortez in Mexico
By G. A. Henty
CONTENTS
Preface.
Chapter 1: A Startling Proposal.
Chapter 2: Bound To Unknown Parts.
Chapter 3: The Voyage.
Chapter 4: Among The Islands.
Chapter 5: Shipwrecked.
Chapter 6: Anahuac.
Chapter 7: A Wonderful Country.
Chapter 8: At Tezcuco.
Chapter 9: Life In A Palace.
Chapter 10: News From The Coast.
Chapter 11: Cortez.
Chapter 12: The Fugitives.
Chapter 13: The Massacre Of Cholula.
Chapter 14: In Mexico.
Chapter 15: Again At Tezcuco.
Chapter 16: A Treasure Room.
Chapter 17: The Insurrection.
Chapter 18: The Rising In Mexico.
Chapter 19: The Passage Of The Causeway.
Chapter 20: At Tlascala.
Chapter 21: A Victim For The Gods.
Chapter 22: Home.
ILLUSTRATIONS
Roger receives a less formal salute from his cousins
Roger falls on his knees before Cortez
Map of the Valley of Mexico at the Period of the Conquest
Roger opens the treasure hoard
The messenger returns at a gallop, wounded in a score of places
Malinche undertakes the care of the wounded Amenche
WITH FREDERICK THE GREAT
A Story of the Seven Years' War
By G. A. Henty
Illustrated by Wal Paget
CONTENTS
Preface.
Chapter 1: King and Marshal.
Chapter 2: Joining.
Chapter 3: The Outbreak Of War.
Chapter 4: Promotion.
Chapter 5: Lobositz.
Chapter 6: A Prisoner.
Chapter 7: Flight.
Chapter 8: Prague.
Chapter 9: In Disguise.
Chapter 10: Rossbach.
Chapter 11: Leuthen.
Chapter 12: Another Step.
Chapter 13: Hochkirch.
Chapter 14: Breaking Prison.
Chapter 15: Escaped.
Chapter 16: At Minden.
Chapter 17: Unexpected News.
Chapter 18: Engaged.
Chapter 19: Liegnitz.
Chapter 20: Torgau.
Chapter 21: Home.
ILLUSTRATIONS
The king walked round Fergus as if he were examining a lay figure
Two of the newcomers fired hastily--and both missed
Not a blow was struck, horse and rider went down before them
As the man was placing his supper on the table, Fergus sprang upon him
Fergus was received by the count, the countess and Thirza with great pleasure
As Fergus was sallying out, a mounted officer dashed by at a gallop
The roar of battle was so tremendous that his horse was well-nigh unmanageable
Before he could extricate himself, Fergus was surrounded by Austrians
"Why, Karl!" Fergus exclaimed, "where do you spring from--when did you arrive?"
Lord Sackville stood without speaking, while the surgeon bandaged up his arm
"Take her, Drummond, you have won your bride fairly and well"
As Fergus fell from his horse, Karl, who was riding behind him, leapt from his saddle
MAPS
Map showing battlefields of the Seven Years' War
Battle of Lobositz
Battle of Prague
Battle of Leuthen
Battle of Zorndorf
Battle of Hochkirch
Battle of Torgau
A FINAL RECKONING
A Tale of Bush Life in Australia
By G. A. Henty
CONTENTS
Preface.
Chapter 1: The Broken Window.
Chapter 2: The Poisoned Dog.
Chapter 3: The Burglary At The Squire's.
Chapter 4: The Trial.
Chapter 5: Not Guilty!
Chapter 6: On The Voyage.
Chapter 7: Gratitude.
Chapter 8: A Gale.
Chapter 9: Two Offers.
Chapter 10: An Up-Country District.
Chapter 11: The Black Fellows.
Chapter 12: The Bush Rangers.
Chapter 13: Bush Rangers.
Chapter 14: An Unexpected Meeting.
Chapter 15: At Donald's.
Chapter 16: Jim's Report.
Chapter 17: In Pursuit.
Chapter 18: Settling Accounts.
ILLUSTRATIONS
Reuben Whitney Acquitted of the Charge of Burglary.
The Ladies Saved from the Malay's Crease.
A Fight with the Black Fellows.
Jim Notes the Bush Rangers' Plans for Mischief.
NO SURRENDER!
A Tale Of The Rising in La Vendee
By G. A. Henty
CONTENTS
Preface.
Chapter 1: A French Lugger.
Chapter 2: The Beginning Of Troubles.
Chapter 3: The First Successes.
Chapter 4: Cathelineau's Scouts.
Chapter 5: Checking The Enemy.
Chapter 6: The Assault Of Chemille.
Chapter 7: A Short Rest.
Chapter 8: The Capture Of Saumur.
Chapter 9: Bad News.
Chapter 10: Preparations For A Rescue.
Chapter 11: The Attack On Nantes.
Chapter 12: A Series Of Victories.
Chapter 13: Across The Loire.
Chapter 14: Le Mans.
Chapter 15: In Disguise.
Chapter 16: A Friend At Last:
Chapter 17: A Grave Risk.
Chapter 18: Home.
ILLUSTRATIONS
"Follow Me!" he shouted. "Make for the gun!"
At the first volley, the colonel of the dragoons and many of his men fell.
A scattered fire broke out from the defenders.
Leigh gave the word and, leaping up, they threw themselves on the traitor.
He was the bearer of terrible news.
Jean seized one of them by the throat.
Westermann's cavalry charged into the streets of Dol.
For two or three minutes, husband and wife stood together.
SAINT BARTHOLOMEW'S EVE
A Tale of the Huguenot Wars
By G. A. Henty
Illustrated by H. J. Draper
CONTENTS
Preface.
Chapter 1: Driven From Home.
Chapter 2: An Important Decision.
Chapter 3: In A French Chateau.
Chapter 4: An Experiment.
Chapter 5: Taking The Field.
Chapter 6: The Battle Of Saint Denis.
Chapter 7: A Rescue.
Chapter 8: The Third Huguenot War.
Chapter 9: An Important Mission.
Chapter 10: The Queen Of Navarre.
Chapter 11: Jeanne Of Navarre.
Chapter 12: An Escape From Prison.
Chapter 13: At Laville.
Chapter 14: The Assault On The Chateau.
Chapter 15: The Battle Of Jarnac.
Chapter 16: A Huguenot Prayer Meeting.
Chapter 17: The Battle Of Moncontor.
Chapter 18: A Visit Home.
Chapter 19: In A Net.
Chapter 20: The Tocsin.
Chapter 21: Escape.
Chapter 22: Reunited.
ILLUSTRATIONS
Map of France in 1570.
Gaspard Vaillant makes a proposal.
Philip and Francoise in the armoury.
Philip gets his first look at Pierre.
"If you move a step, you are a dead man."
Philip and his followers embarking.
Philip in prison.
Philip struck him full in the face.
Pierre listens at the open window of the inn.
Gaspard Vaillant gets a surprise.
"You have not heard the news, Monsieur Philip?"
"That cross is placed there by design."
Philip, Claire and Pierre disguise themselves.
UNDER WELLINGTON'S COMMAND
A Tale of the Peninsular War
By G. A. Henty
CONTENTS
Preface.
Chapter 1: A Detached Force.
Chapter 2: Talavera.
Chapter 3: Prisoners.
Chapter 4: Guerillas.
Chapter 5: An Escape.
Chapter 6: Afloat.
Chapter 7: A French Privateer.
Chapter 8: A Smart Engagement.
Chapter 9: Rejoining.
Chapter 10: Almeida.
Chapter 11: The French Advance.
Chapter 12: Fuentes D'Onoro.
Chapter 13: From Salamanca To Cadiz.
Chapter 14: Effecting A Diversion.
Chapter 15: Dick Ryan's Capture.
Chapter 16: Back With The Army.
Chapter 17: Ciudad Rodrigo.
Chapter 18: The Sack Of A City.
Chapter 19: Gratitude.
Chapter 20: Salamanca.
Chapter 21: Home Again.
ILLUSTRATIONS
"You may as well make your report to me, O'Connor."
Plan of the Battle of Talavera.
"We surrender, sir, as prisoners of war."
Stooping so that their figures should not show against the sky.
"She is walking along now."
"This is Colonel O'Connor, sir."
Plan of the Battle of Busaco.
"Good news. We are going to take Coimbra."
Plan of the Lines of Torres Vedras.
Plan of the Battle of Fuentes d'Onoro.
The men leapt to their feet, cheering vociferously.
"Search him at once."
The man fell, with a sharp cry.
Plan of the Forts and Operations round Salamanca.
A shell had struck Terence's horse.
THROUGH THREE CAMPAIGNS
A Story of Chitral, Tirah and Ashanti
By G. A. Henty
Illustrated by Wal Paget
CONTENTS
Preface.
Chapter 1: An Expedition.
Chapter 2: The Start.
Chapter 3: The First Fight.
Chapter 4: In The Passes
Chapter 5: Promoted.
Chapter 6: Unfair Play.
Chapter 7: Tales Of War.
Chapter 8: The Dargai Pass.
Chapter 9: Captured.
Chapter 10: Through The Mohmund Country.
Chapter 11: An Arduous March.
Chapter 12: A Tribal Fight.
Chapter 13: The V.C.
Chapter 14: Forest Fighting.
Chapter 15: A Narrow Escape.
Chapter 16: The Relief Of Coomassie.
Chapter 17: Stockades And War Camps.
Chapter 18: A Night Surprise.
Chapter 19: Lost In The Forest.
Chapter 20: At Home.
ILLUSTRATIONS
Map illustrating the Chitral Campaign.
Lisle gives the alarm.
He carefully aimed and fired.
They charged the attacking force from end to end.
Map illustrating the Tirah Campaign.
A party of Afridis rushed down upon him.
It was the dead body of an Afridi.
"My horse must carry two, sir," Lisle replied.
Map illustrating the Ashanti Campaign.
Two of them fell before Lisle's revolver.
They saw a strong party of the enemy crossing the road.
AT THE POINT OF THE BAYONET
A Tale Of The Mahratta War
By G. A. Henty
Illustrated by Wal Paget
CONTENTS
Preface.
Chapter 1: A Faithful Nurse.
Chapter 2: A Strange Bringing Up.
Chapter 3: A Change In Affairs.
Chapter 4: A British Resident.
Chapter 5: Down To Bombay.
Chapter 6: In The Company's Service.
Chapter 7: An Act Of Treachery.
Chapter 8: Nana's Release.
Chapter 9: A Popular Tumult.
Chapter 10: A Mission By Sea.
Chapter 11: A Prisoner.
Chapter 12: The Defence Of Johore.
Chapter 13: The Break Up Of The Monsoon.
Chapter 14: The Great Andaman.
Chapter 15: Assaye.
Chapter 16: A Disastrous Retreat.
Chapter 17: An Escape.
Chapter 18: An Awkward Position.
Chapter 19: Bhurtpoor.
Chapter 20: Home.
ILLUSTRATIONS
For a year he worked with the shikaree.
Harry went up to him and salaamed.
Harry . . . saw a party of soldiers coming along the road.
There was a little haggling over the terms.
Harry ran up to the proclamation and tore it down.
As he rode through the streets he saw . . . how fierce a feeling of resentment had been excited by the news.
'Well, sir, I will now return to shore,' the governor said.
Without a cry the rajah fell back, shot through the head.
The rattle of musketry broke out again.
Plan of the Battle of Assaye.
Plan of the Battle of Laswaree.
Harry succeeded in crossing the river.
Abdool at once slipped down.
Harry drew out his handkerchief, and waved it.
View of the Rajah's Palace, Bhurtpoor.
ON THE IRRAWADDY
A Story of the First Burmese War
By G. A. Henty
Illustrated by W. H. Overend
CONTENTS
Preface.
Chapter 1: A New Career.
Chapter 2: The Outbreak of War.
Chapter 3: A Prisoner.
Chapter 4: A Ruined Temple.
Chapter 5: With Brigands.
Chapter 6: Among Friends.
Chapter 7: On The Staff.
Chapter 8: The Pagoda.
Chapter 9: Victories.
Chapter 10: The Advance.
Chapter 11: Donabew.
Chapter 12: Harry Carried Off.
Chapter 13: Preparing A Rescue.
Chapter 14: In The Temple.
Chapter 15: The Attack.
Chapter 16: Rejoining.
Chapter 17: The Pride Of Burma Humbled.
Chapter 18: In Business Again.
ILLUSTRATIONS
Stanley is brought before Bandoola, the Burmese general.
Stanley gave a sudden spring, and buried his knife in the leopard.
They forced the canoe behind bushes, so as to be entirely concealed.
The Burmese make a great effort to capture Pagoda Hill.
Stanley cut down the man who was about to fire the hut.
The great snake moved his head higher and higher, hissing angrily.
In vain the Burmese tried to force their way into the chamber.
The old Burmese general was carried from point to point in a litter.
FOR THE TEMPLE
A Tale of the Fall of Jerusalem
By G. A. Henty
CONTENTS
Preface.
Chapter 1: The Lake Of Tiberias.
Chapter 2: A Storm On Galilee.
Chapter 3: The Revolt Against Rome.
Chapter 4: The Lull Before The Storm.
Chapter 5: The Siege Of Jotapata.
Chapter 6: The Fall Of The City.
Chapter 7: The Massacre On The Lake.
Chapter 8: Among The Mountains.
Chapter 9: The Storming Of Gamala.
Chapter 10: Captives.
Chapter 11: A Tale Of Civil Strife.
Chapter 12: Desultory Fighting.
Chapter 13: The Test Of Devotion.
Chapter 14: Jerusalem.
Chapter 15: The Siege Is Begun.
Chapter 16: The Subterranean Passage.
Chapter 17: The Capture Of The Temple.
Chapter 18: Slaves.
Chapter 19: At Rome.
ILLUSTRATIONS
On the Sea of Galilee.
Heightening the Walls of Jotapata under Shelter of Ox Hides.
John Incites his Countrymen to Harass the Romans.
The Roman Camp Surprised and Set on Fire.
Mary and the Hebrew Women in the Hands of the Romans.
Titus Brings Josephus to See John.
John and his Band in Sight of Jerusalem.
Misery in Jerusalem During the Siege by Titus.
'Lesbia,' the Roman said, 'I have brought you two more slaves.'
The Return of John to his House on the Lake.
HELD FAST FOR ENGLAND
A Tale of the Siege of Gibraltar (1779-83)
By G. A. Henty
CONTENTS
Preface.
Chapter 1: "Something Like An Adventure."
Chapter 2: A Great Change.
Chapter 3: An Unexpected Journey.
Chapter 4: Preparations For A Voyage.
Chapter 5: A French Privateer.
Chapter 6: The Rock Fortress.
Chapter 7: Troubles Ahead.
Chapter 8: The Siege Begins.
Chapter 9: The Antelope.
Chapter 10: A Cruise In A Privateer.
Chapter 11: Cutting Out A Prize.
Chapter 12: A Rich Prize.
Chapter 13: Oranges And Lemons.
Chapter 14: A Welcome Cargo.
Chapter 15: Bob's Mission.
Chapter 16: A Cruise In The Brilliant.
Chapter 17: The Floating Batteries.
ILLUSTRATIONS
Bob and his Companions surprise the Burglars.
View of Gibraltar from the Mediterranean.
View of Gibraltar from the Bay.
The Professor gets excited.
The Rock and Bay of Gibraltar.
'The old gentleman is a brick,' exclaimed Gerald.
Bob swims off to the Spanish Warship.
They found the two Spanish mates playing at cards.
They find Boxes of Silver in the Lazaretto.
Bob receives a Commission from the Governor.
FOR NAME AND FAME
Or Through Afghan Passes
By G. A. Henty
CONTENTS
Preface.
Chapter 1: The Lost Child.
Chapter 2: The Foundling.
Chapter 3: Life On A Smack.
Chapter 4: Run Down.
Chapter 5: The Castaways.
Chapter 6: The Attack On The Village.
Chapter 7: The Fight With The Prahus.
Chapter 8: The Torpedo.
Chapter 9: The Advance Into Afghanistan.
Chapter 10: The Peiwar-Khotal.
Chapter 11: A Prisoner.
Chapter 12: The Advance Up The Khyber.
Chapter 13: The Massacre At Cabul.
Chapter 14: The Advance Upon Cabul.
Chapter 15: The Fighting Round Cabul.
Chapter 16: The Fight In The Pass.
Chapter 17: At Candahar.
Chapter 18: On The Helmund.
Chapter 19: The Battle Of Maiwand.
Chapter 20: Candahar.
Chapter 21: The Battle Of Candahar.
Chapter 22: At Home At Last.
ILLUSTRATIONS
Sam Dickson finds little Willie Gale.
Will and Hans in Search of a Shelter.
Captain Herbert saved.
William Gale in the hands of the Afghans.
One of the Gunpowder Magazines had Exploded.
Letters from the General.
Will saves Colonel Ripon.
Gundi carried by the Bayonet.
THE DASH FOR KHARTOUM:
A Tale Of The Nile Expedition
By G. A. Henty
CONTENTS
Chap. Page
I. Mixed! 11
II. At Cheltenham, 27
III. Gone, 47
IV. Back at School, 65
V. Enlisted, 84
VI. Egypt, 97
VII. El-Teb, 116
VIII. Tamanieb, 134
IX. The Camel Corps, 144
X. An Unexpected Meeting, 165
XI. Abu Klea, 183
XII. Metemmeh, 201
XIII. Abu Kru, 218
XIV. A Slave, 235
XV. Bad News, 253
XVI. In Disguise, 270
XVII. A Runaway Slave, 288
XVIII. The Zareba, 306
XIX. A Long Search, 325
XX. Found! 340
XXI. Home! 359
ILLUSTRATIONS
Page
"The Woman placed herself in his Way," 50
"Edgar struck him with all his strength," 102
"With a desperate rush they reached the Sailors," 123
Towing the Boats up the Nile, 163
At the Wells of Gakdul, 184
"The Arabs with wild yells charged upon the Square," 196
"Good-bye, lad, and God bless you!" 210
"A shot had passed through her boiler," 263
The Army of Hicks Pasha on the March, 342
"It is Rupert's voice, but it cannot be Rupert!" 357
MAPS
Plan— Port of Suakim, 122
" Battle of El-teb, 29th Feb. 1884, "
" Battle of Abu Klea, 17th Jan. 1885, 138
" Battle of Tamai, 13th Mar. 1884, "
THE YOUNG FRANC TIREURS
And Their Adventures in the Franco-Prussian War
By G. A. Henty
CONTENTS
Preface.
Chapter 1: The Outbreak Of War.
Chapter 2: Terrible News.
Chapter 3: Death To The Spy!
Chapter 4: Starting For The Vosges.
Chapter 5: The First Engagement.
Chapter 6: The Tunnel Of Saverne.
Chapter 7: A Baffled Project.
Chapter 8: The Traitor.
Chapter 9: A Desperate Fight.
Chapter 10: The Bridge Of The Vesouze.
Chapter 11: A Fight In The Vosges.
Chapter 12: The Surprise.
Chapter 13: The Escape.
Chapter 14: A Perilous Expedition.
Chapter 15: The Expedition.
Chapter 16: A Desperate Attempt.
Chapter 17: A Balloon Voyage.
Chapter 18: A Day Of Victory.
Chapter 19: Down At Last.
Chapter 20: Crossing The Lines.
Chapter 21: Home.
ILLUSTRATIONS
Rescue of a Supposed Spy.
Among the German Soldiers.
The Children on the Battlefield.
The Sea! The Sea!
AT ABOUKIR AND ACRE
A Story of Napoleon's Invasion of Egypt
By G. A. Henty
CONTENTS
Chap. Page
I. Making a Friend 11
II. A Bedouin Tribe 31
III. Left Behind 49
IV. The Battle of the Pyramids 66
V. A Street Attack 86
VI. The Rising in Cairo 105
VII. Saved 122
VIII. An Egyptian Tomb 142
IX. Sir Sidney Smith 162
X. A Sea-fight 182
XI. Acre 199
XII. A Desperate Siege 217
XIII. An Independent Command 234
XIV. A Pirate Hold 251
XV. Cruising 270
XVI. A Visit Home 287
XVII. Abercrombie's Expedition 304
XVIII. The Battle of Alexandria 322
XIX. Quiet and Rest 340
ILLUSTRATIONS
Facing Page
"Well, my lad, who are you?" Frontispiece
Ali and Ayala appeared 144
Edgar hits out 184
With a tremendous Cheer, flung themselves upon the Pirates 256
Giving a Yell of Derision and Defiance 328
Plan of the Battle of the Nile 84
Plan of the Siege of St. Jean D'Acre 209
Plan of the Battle of Alexandria 329
WITH COCHRANE THE DAUNTLESS
By George Alfred Henty
CONTENTS
Chap. Page
I. Off to Sea 11
II. In the Malay Archipelago 30
III. A Cyclone 50
IV. A Rescue 69
V. Again on the Island 90
VI. Home 109
VII. Cochrane's Career 128
VIII. The Basque Roads 146
IX. In Chili 158
X. Wrecked 176
XI. A Dangerous Companion 194
XII. Death of the Captain 214
XIII. Prize-money 231
XIV. A Prisoner 249
XV. Friends in Need 269
XVI. An Indian Guide 287
XVII. Down the River 305
XVIII. Captured by Indians 323
XIX. In Brazil 342
XX. Fresh Triumphs 363
ILLUSTRATIONS
Page
The Lieutenant talks to Steve about going to Sea, Frontis. 11
"We went at the treacherous Malays with a will, and drove them back," 36
Stephen crawls to the rescue of his chum, Joyce, 88
Cochrane scatters the French Fleet in the Basque Roads by his Terrible Explosion-ship, 156
"The ship fell with a crash that threw Steve and the captain off their feet," 186
"With a shout, Stephen snatched up his sword and rushed at the assassin," 218
Stephen beats off the great War-canoe Single-handed, 228
Stephen is bound and brought before the Governor of San Carlos, 265
Stephen makes a dash for Liberty, and grapples with the Guard, 278
"The Animal was on the point of springing when Stephen fired," 306
Pita tries Stephen's Plan in order to escape from the Whirlpool, 323
"My dear boy," exclaimed Lord Cochrane, "thank God indeed that I see you alive," 365
A CHAPTER OF ADVENTURES
By G. A. Henty
CONTENTS
Chap. Page
I. A Fishing Village 5
II. Caught by the Tide 15
III. A Run from Harwich 27
IV. The Wreck 37
V. The Rescue 46
VI. Altered Prospects 57
VII. On Board the Wild Wave 69
VIII. Alexandria 78
IX. The Riot in Alexandria 89
X. Prisoners 99
XI. The Bombardment 110
XII. Free 120
XIII. Among Friends 131
XIV. A Set of Rascals 143
XV. A Threatening Sky 153
XVI. Old Joe's Yarn 163
XVII. In Dangerous Seas 180
XVIII. A Cyclone 191
XIX. Cast Ashore 201
CONDEMNED AS A NIHILIST
A Story Of Escape From Siberia
By G. A. Henty
Illustrated By Walter Paget
CONTENTS
Chap. Page
I. A Great Change, 11
II. A Cat's-paw, 33
III. A Hunting Party, 52
IV. A Prisoner, 67
V. An Old Acquaintance, 86
VI. An Escape, 104
VII. The Buriat's Child, 123
VIII. The Mines of Kara, 142
IX. Prison Life, 163
X. Preparations for Flight, 182
XI. Afloat, 202
XII. Winter, 222
XIII. Hunting, 242
XIV. The Break-up of Winter, 262
XV. Coasting, 282
XVI. A Samoyede Encampment, 302
XVII. A Sea Fight, 322
XVIII. Home Again, 339
ILLUSTRATIONS
Page
Godfrey is captured by the Russian Police, Frontis. 70
A Supper of Roasted Squirrels, 121
Godfrey punishes Kobylin in the Convict Prison, 166
Spearing Fish by Torch-light, 218
Godfrey brings down an Elk, 245
The Slaughtered Wolves, 259
Luka faces the Bear, 277
Godfrey and Luka escaping from the Samoyedes, 318
Map of Russian Empire, 80
BY CONDUCT AND COURAGE
A Story Of The Days Of Nelson
By G. A. Henty
Illustrated By William Rainey
CONTENTS
CHAP. Page
I. An Orphan 11
II. In the King's Service 32
III. A Sea-Fight 53
IV. Promoted 75
V. A Pirate Hold 96
VI. A Narrow Escape 119
VII. An Independent Command 137
VIII. A Splendid Haul 157
IX. A Spell Ashore 178
X. Back at Scarcombe 197
XI. Captives Among the Moors 212
XII. Back on the "Tartar" 234
XIII. With Nelson 250
XIV. The Glorious First of June 264
XV. Escaped 284
XVI. A Daring Exploit 300
XVII. On Board the "Jason" 321
XVIII. St. Vincent and Camperdown 342
XIX. Conclusion 362
CAPTAIN BAYLEY'S HEIR
A Tale Of The Gold Fields Of California
By G. A. Henty
With Twelve Full-Page Illustrations By H. M. Paget.
CONTENTS.
Chap. Page
I. Westminster! Westminster! 9
II. A Cold Swim, 25
III. A Cripple Boy, 42
IV. An Adopted Child, 58
V. A Terrible Accusation, 75
VI. At New Orleans, 92
VII. On the Mississippi, 107
VIII. Starting for the West, 127
IX. On the Plains, 154
X. A Buffalo Story, 173
XI. How Dick lost his Scalp, 186
XII. The Attack on the Caravan, 206
XIII. At the Gold-fields, 223
XIV. Captain Bayley, 238
XV. The Missing Heir, 253
XVI. John Holl, Dust Contractor, 268
XVII. The Lonely Diggers, 285
XVIII. A DreamVerified, 306
XIX. Striking it Rich, 324
XX. A Message from Abroad, 341
XXI. Happy Meetings, 360
XXII. Cleared at Last, 374
ILLUSTRATIONS.
Page
Captain Bayley hears Startling News, Frontis. 262
The Rescue from the Serpentine, 32
The Break-up of the Chartist Meeting, 72
Frank's Visit to Mr. Hiram Little's Office, 101
A Flood on the Mississippi, 125
A Deer-hunt on the Prairie, 162
The Escape of the Captain's Daughter, 195
Dick and Frank elude the Indians, 227
The Sick Friend in the Mining Camp, 296
Gold-washing—a Good Day's Work, 329
The Attack on the Gold Escort, 338
Meeting of Captain Bayley and Mr. Adams, 352
THE CAT OF BUBASTES
A Tale Of Ancient Egypt
By G. A. Henty
CONTENTS
page
CHAPTER I.
The King of the Rebu 7
CHAPTER II.
The Siege of the City 26
CHAPTER III.
Captive 45
CHAPTER IV.
An Easy Servitude 64
CHAPTER V.
In Lower Egypt 83
CHAPTER VI.
Fowling and Fishing 105
CHAPTER VII.
Hippopotamus and Crocodile 125
CHAPTER VIII.
The Conspiracy in the Temple 147
CHAPTER IX.
A Startling Event 164
CHAPTER X.
The Cat of Bubastes 185
CHAPTER XI.
Dangers Thicken 206
CHAPTER XII.
The Death of Ameres 224
CHAPTER XIII.
The Search for Mysa 245
CHAPTER XIV.
A Prince of Egypt 265
CHAPTER XV.
Ameres is Revenged 284
CHAPTER XVI.
Up the Nile 308
CHAPTER XVII.
Out of Egypt 329
CHAPTER XVIII.
The Desert Journey 349
CHAPTER XIX.
Home at Last 365
CHAPTER XX.
The King of the Rebu 384
OUT ON THE PAMPAS
The Young Settlers
By G. A. Henty
CONTENTS
CHAPTER I. Mrs. Hardy’s Resolution.
CHAPTER II. The Start.
CHAPTER III. A New Life.
CHAPTER IV. The Pampas.
CHAPTER V. The Settler’s Home.
CHAPTER VI. A Tale of the Mexican War.
CHAPTER VII. Seth Continues His Narrative of the Mexican Adventure.
CHAPTER VIII. Farm Work and Amusements.
CHAPTER IX. Neighbourly Visits and Advice.
CHAPTER X. The Lost Cattle.
CHAPTER XI. Quiet Times.
CHAPTER XII. A Steady Hand.
CHAPTER XIII. The Indian Attack.
CHAPTER XIV. Terrible News.
CHAPTER XV. The Pampas on Fire.
CHAPTER XVI. At the Stake.
CHAPTER XVII. Rescued.
CHAPTER XVIII. And Last.
THROUGH RUSSIAN SNOWS
A Story Of Napoleon's Retreat From Moscow
By G.A. Henty
CONTENTS
Two Brothers,
Before the Justices,
In a Fresh Scrape,
The Smuggler's Cave,
Following a Trail,
A Commission,
A French Prison,
Pistol Practice,
A Duel,
Smolensk,
With the Russian Army,
Borodino,
With the Rear-guard,
Ney's Retreat,
In Comfortable Quarters,
An Unexpected Meeting,
ILLUSTRATIONS
Sergeant Julian Wyatt receives the Cross of the Legion of Honour,
"Mark my words, you young scoundrel, I will be even with you yet,"
Julian finds himself a Prisoner among the Smugglers,
"Captain Marshall's pistol fell to the ground, and he staggered back a pace,"
"On the march little Stephanie often chose to be carried on Julian's shoulder,"
"I am the Countess Stephanie Woronski. I am glad to see you,"
The Last of a Veteran of Napoleon's Grande Armée,
Julian introduces Stephanie to his Brother Frank,
Map showing the Route of Napoleon's March to Moscow,
Plan of the Battle of Smolensk,
Plan of the Battle of Borodino,
FACING DEATH
The Hero Of The Vaughan Pit
A Tale Of The Coal Mines
By G. A. Henty
CONTENTS
CHAP. PAGE
I. Evil Tidings, 9
II. Bull-dog, 16
III. The Resolution, 31
IV. The Vaughan Pit, 39
V. Setting to Work, 49
VI. "The Old Shaft," 54
VII. Friendship, 64
VIII. Progress, 74
IX. The Great Strike, 80
X. Hard Times, 96
XI. The Attack on the Engine-house, 105
XII. After the Strike, 117
XIII. A Heavy Loss, 124
XIV. The Night-school, 134
XV. The Sewing-class, 146
XVI. A New Life, 156
XVII. The Dog Fight, 166
XVIII. Stokebridge Feast, 173
XIX. The Great Riot, 183
XX. The Arm of the Law, 193
XXI. A Knotty Question, 201
XXII. The Solution, 209
XXIII. The Explosion at the Vaughan, 222
XXIV. In Deadly Peril, 235
XXV. The Imprisoned Miners, 239
XXVI. A Critical Moment, 253
XXVII. Rescued, 259
XXVIII. Changes, 274
XXIX. The New Manager, 283
XXX. Risen, 289
XXXI. Conclusion, 298
ILLUSTRATIONS
PAGE
Bulldog finds a Friend, Frontispiece.
In the Old Shaft—Can he be Saved? 58
Nelly's First Lesson, 70
A Life or Death Struggle, 113
Jack is Victorious, 170
The New Schoolmistress, 217
After the First Explosion—The Search Party, 237
Saved! 270
MAORI and SETTLER
A Story Of The New Zealand War
By G. A. Henty
CONTENTS.
A Home Broken up,
The Embarkation,
The Voyage,
A Row on Shore,
A Boat Expedition,
Putting in the Refit,
A Savage Surprise,
The End of the Voyage,
The New Zealand War,
The Glade,
The Hau-Haus,
The First Alarm
The Attack on the Glade,
Fresh Troubles,
The Massacre at Poverty Bay,
The Pursuit of Te Kooti,
Back at the Farm,
In England,
ILLUSTRATIONS
"Drop that or I fire!"
A dozen Spears struck the Water round her
Wilfrid and the Grimstones find it hard Work
Mr. Atherton keeps the Mouth of the Defile
"I am afraid I am heavy on a horse still, Wilfrid"
Map of Hawke Bay, Poverty Bay, and surrounding Country
STURDY AND STRONG
How George Andrews Made His Way
By G. A. Henty
CONTENTS.
I. Alone, 1
II. Two Friends, 25
III. Work, 48
IV. Home, 74
V. An Adventure, 97
VI. Fire!, 117
VII. Saved!, 142
Do Your Duty, 165
Surly Joe, 231
A Fish-wife's Dream, 257
A SEARCH FOR A SECRET.
A Novel.
By G. A. Henty
Vol. I. (of III)
CONTENTS
CHAPTER I EARLY DAYS
CHAPTER II THE HARMERS OF HARMER PLACE
CHAPTER III "L'HOMME PROPOSE, DIEU DISPOSE"
CHAPTER IV THE LAST OF THE HARMERS
CHAPTER V TESTAMENTARY INTENTIONS
CHAPTER VI THE BISHOP OF RAVENNA
CHAPTER VII SOCIETY GRACIOUSLY CONDESCENDS
CHAPTER VIII INTRODUCED TO THE WORLD
CHAPTER IX THE OLD STORY
CHAPTER X SUNSHINE AND SHADOW
CHAPTER XI LAYING A TRAIN
CHAPTER XII THE EXPLOSION
CHAPTER XIII A BAD BUSINESS
CHAPTER XIV MISSING!
A SEARCH FOR A SECRET
A Novel
By G. A. Henty
Vol. II (of III)
CHAPTER I A FAMILY CONCLAVE
CHAPTER II SWIFT RETRIBUTION
CHAPTER III THE SEARCH COMMENCED
CHAPTER IV EVIL DAYS
CHAPTER V OVERTURES FROM THE ENEMY
CHAPTER VI THE PRIEST'S CHAMBER
CHAPTER VII THE COURSE OF TRUE LOVE
CHAPTER VIII STRUGGLES FOR A LIVING
CHAPTER IX POLLY TO THE RESCUE
CHAPTER X ALLIES FROM ALSATIA
CHAPTER XI THE COUP DE MAIN
CHAPTER XII AFTER THE BATTLE
CHAPTER XIII A YOUNG WIDOW
DOROTHY'S DOUBLE
BY G. A. HENTY
In Three Volumes, Vol. I.
PROLOGUE
CHAPTER I
CHAPTER II
CHAPTER III
CHAPTER IV
CHAPTER V
CHAPTER VI
CHAPTER VII
CHAPTER VIII
NEW LIBRARY NOVELS.
THE LOST HEIR
By G. A. Henty
CONTENTS.
I. A Brave Action 1
II. In the South Seas 14
III. A Deaf Girl 27
IV. The Gypsy 40
V. A Gambling Den 52
VI. John Simcoe 65
VII. John Simcoe's Friend 77
VIII. General Mathieson's Seizure 90
IX. A Strange Illness 102
X. Two Heavy Blows 112
XI. A Startling Will 124
XII. Dr. Leeds Speaks 137
XIII. Netta Visits Stowmarket 150
XIV. An Advertisement 164
XV. Very Bad News 176
XVI. A Fresh Clew 193
XVII. Netta Acts Independently 206
XVIII. Down in the Marshes 220
XIX. A Partial Success 233
XX. A Dinner Party 247
XXI. A Box at the Opera 262
XXII. Nearing the Goal 274
XXIII. Walter 287
XXIV. A New Barge 301
XXV. A Crushing Exposure 316
XXVI. A Letter from Abroad 329
A ROVING COMMISSION
Through The Black Insurrection At Hayti
By G. A. Henty
CONTENTS
Chapter Page
I. A Fight with a Bloodhound 1
II. Rejoined 21
III. A Slave Depot 38
IV. A Sharp Fight 58
V. A Pirate Hold 76
VI. The Negro Rising 93
VII. In Hiding 112
VIII. A Time of Waiting 132
IX. An Attack on the Cave 152
X. Afloat Again 172
XI. A First Command 191
XII. A Rescue 211
XIII. Two Captures 232
XIV. The Attack on Port-au-Prince 253
XV. The Attack on Port-au-Prince 273
XVI. Toussait L'Ouverture 293
XVII. A French Frigate 311
XVIII. Another Engagement 331
XIX. Home 352
ILLUSTRATIONS
Page
"I have heard a great deal of you, Mr. Glover," the Admiral said Frontispiece
"Headed by Nat, the crew of the gig leapt down on to the deck" 40
The Guns on the Rampart send a Shower of Grape into the Pirate 64
"It was not long before he came across the figure of a prostrate man" 122
"He fell like a log over the precipice" 164
The Journey to the Coast 178
The Rescue of Louise Pickard 212
"Four shots were fired and as many negroes fell" 226
"The captain of the pirates shook his fist in defiance" 246
A Message from Toussaint L'Ouverture 294
"Drop it!" Nat repeated 308
"Nat sprang on to the rail" 318
THE CURSE OF CARNE'S HOLD
A Tale of Adventure
By G. A. Henty
CONTENTS
CHAPTER I. HOW THE CURSE BEGAN 5
CHAPTER II. MARGARET CARNE 21
CHAPTER III. TWO QUARRELS 39
CHAPTER IV. A TERRIBLE DISCOVERY 58
CHAPTER V. THE INQUEST 75
CHAPTER VI. RUTH POWLETT 96
CHAPTER VII. THE VERDICT 112
CHAPTER VIII. ENLISTED 128
CHAPTER IX. THE OUTBREAK 147
CHAPTER X. A SUCCESSFUL DEFENCE 165
CHAPTER XI. ATTACK ON A WAGGON-TRAIN 183
CHAPTER XII. IN THE AMATOLAS 202
CHAPTER XIII. THE RESCUE 219
CHAPTER XIV. RONALD IS OFFERED A COMMISSION 238
CHAPTER XV. A PARTING 256
CHAPTER XVI. SEARCHING FOR A CLUE 273
CHAPTER XVII. RUTH POWLETT CONFESSES 290
CHAPTER XVIII. GEORGE FORESTER'S DEATH 307
CHAPTER XIX. THE FIRE AT CARNE'S HOLD 324
CHAPTER XX. CLEARED AT LAST 340
THE MARCH TO MAGDALA
By G. A. Henty
Special Correspondent Of The "standard"
CONTENTS
Preface
Introductory chapter
The March to Magdala
On board Transport General Havelock, December 1st, 1867
Annesley Bay, December 4th
Annesley Bay, December 6th
Koomaylo, December 9th
Koomaylo, December 12th
Upper Sooro, December 13th
Camp, Senafe, December 16th
Senafe, December 19th
Senafe, December 20th
Camp, Senafe, December 23d
Camp, Senafe, December 26th
Zulla, Annesley Bay, January 2d, 1868
Zulla, Jan. 6th
Zulla, January 19th
Zulla, January 22d
Senafe, January 31st
Senafe, February 3d
Goun-Gonna, February 4th
Attegrat, February 7th
Attegrat, February 13th
Attegrat, February 17th
Ad Abaga, Feb. 20th
Dongolo, Feb. 26th
Doullo, February 29
Antalo, March 4th
Antalo, March 7th
Antalo, March 11th
Meshech, March 14th
Mahkan, March 16th
Ashangi Lake, March 19th
Lât, March 21st
Dildee, March 24th
Dildee, March 24th
Santarai, March 29th
Scindee, April 5th
Dalanta, April 5th
Dalanta, April 7th
Before Magdala, April 11th
April 12th
Ten o'clock P.M.
Before Magdala, April 14th
Before Magdala, April 16th
Antalo, May 1st
Footnotes
Transcriber's Note
IN THE HANDS OF THE MALAYS
And Other Stories
By G. A. Henty
CONTENTS
Page
IN THE HANDS OF THE MALAYS 7
ON THE TRACK—
Chapter I.— A Sad Christmas 55
II.— True Friends 71
III.— Making a Start 89
IV.— A Clue 102
V.— The Fog Clears 117
VI.— Conclusion 132
A FRONTIER GIRL 149
YULE LOGS
Being Longmans' Xmas Annual For 1898
Edited By G. A. Henty
CONTENTS
PAGE
A FIGHTING MERMAID. By Kirk Munroe 1
Illustrated by Fred. T. Jane.
THE VENTURE OF THE "BERTHA" WHALER. By Henry Frith 39
Illustrated by W. H. Overend.
A FRENCHMAN'S GRATITUDE. By Lieut.-Col. Percy-Groves 74
Illustrated by J. Finnemore.
THE BADGE OF THE FOURTH FOOT. By Robert Leighton 115
Illustrated by J. Ayton Symington.
A DANGEROUS GAME. By G. Manville Fenn 155
Illustrated by C. J. Staniland.
BY DEFAULT OF THE ENGINEER. By Franklin Fox 203
Illustrated by Gordon Browne.
THE KING OF SPAIN'S WILL. By John Bloundelle-Burton 236
Illustrated by Enoch Ward.
A NEW ENGLAND RAID. By E. F. Pollard 271
Illustrated by Gordon Browne.
SIR RICHARD'S SQUIRES. By Charles W. Whistler 310
Illustrated by R. Wheelwright.
THE SLAVER'S REVENGE. By Harry Collingwood 344
Illustrated by Trevor Haddon.
ON A MEXICAN RANCHE. By G. A. Henty 383
Illustrated by H. Bird.
ILLUSTRATIONS
"An Indian sprang up behind him" Frontispiece
PAGE
"The strange tow, slowly making its way up the harbour" 13
"She hovered like a gigantic fish" 17
"Then two dripping figures scrambled aboard" 29
"The explosion, close under their bows, of a giant fire-cracker" 31
"The Alfonso XIX. lay in a glow of diffused light that seemed to come from beneath her very keel" 33
"Threw the whole harbour into an uproar of terror" 35
"The captain, overbalanced, dropped overboard, and disappeared in the raging sea" 43
"Hullo, my young spitfire! so you want a lesson, do you?" 47
"What are those black things, Mr. Stevens?" 54
"In the dim light two curious objects appeared" 63
"The end appeared near" 69
"I immediately ran forward to the scene of action" 77
"Our gunners hammered away at Rosetta" 85
"Very cautiously we made our way down the sand-hills" 91
"As the fog cleared off, there appeared before us the Turkish army" 97
"Our standing ranks gave them a rattling volley" 105
"I dropped senseless to the ground" 111
"Suddenly a fluttering book flew past his curly head" 117
"Turned up a rusty old claymore" 124
"Alan refused to accept this offer of friendship" 135
"Colin handed him the lantern" 146
"Neil? my brother Neil?" 151
"Whisked himself round and held his tar-kettle and brush out like a pair of balances" 160
"Rev'nue cutter," said Hezz shortly 166
"A vigorous cut divided the fishing-line" 171
"A signal! came the next moment in answer" 181
"For there below him, lit up by a few lanterns, he could make out the hull of a great lugger" 186
"Oh," he cried, "there you are, sir!" 193
"Master Lahnce, lad!" cried the old man, making a grab at the boy's hand 201
"A quiet smoke" 205
"This is a pleasant prospect" 209
"Caught a firm grip of her dress" 214
"Uttering a wild yell, rushed off towards the nearest hut" 228
"Mr. Urquhart tried the effect of the nine-pounders" 233
"Ran his finger along a map of France" 242
"We are soldiers, not——" 251
"Not so fast, mademoiselle, not so fast. What are you doing here?" 254
The Rescue 265
"A friendship that eventually ripened—" 269
"I was afraid, and hid myself in the long rushes" 273
"Quiet! Josiah Blackstone" 287
"Be on your guard" 295
"With a shout of triumph she leaped into the water" 303
"He fell forward dead in the black swamp" 307
"He came heavily to the roadside grass, where he lay stunned" 311
"Sir Richard sat in his great chair on the daïs" 315
"I know where I am not wanted, at least" 323
"She seemed to care little" 327
"The next thing I knew was that my good steed was down on his nose among the stones" 336
"We were met by a ragamuffin crowd of swarthy, black-haired, fierce-eyed ruffians" 349
"A gang of some fifty negroes appeared" 367
"Borne aloft on a sort of rude throne supported upon the shoulders of eight stalwart negroes" 371
"She waved her hand above her head by way of farewell" 375
"Before he could pull the trigger I had struck up the weapon" 380
"Horses, when required, could be lassoed" 385
"Was often away on horseback with her dogs" 389
"The great assemblage of all the cattle, known as the round up" 403
"Shot an unusually fine mountain lion" 411
"I struck Violetta sharply and she galloped off like an arrow" 418
"A loud shout burst from the bushes as he issued out" 423
IN GREEK WATERS
A Story Of The Grecian War Of Independence (1821-1827)
By G. A. Henty
CONTENTS
CHAPTER PAGE
I. A Greek Student 11
II. A Yacht 29
III. The Wreck 47
IV. A Startling Proposal 66
V. Fitting Out 85
VI. Under Weigh 107
VII. A Change of Name 127
VIII. A Besieged Village 145
IX. Rescued 162
X. A Daring Exploit 180
XI. In the Hands of the Turks 197
XII. Planning a Rescue 213
XIII. The Pasha of Adalia 225
XIV. Chios 243
XV. A White Squall 259
XVI. Fire-Ships 277
XVII. Rescuing the Garrison of Athens 295
XVIII. A Turkish Defeat 312
XIX. Prisoners 330
XX. At Constantinople 348
XXI. The “Misericordia” Again 365
XXII. All Ends Well 385
ILLUSTRATIONS
PAGE
Captured by Albanian Brigands Frontispiece
“Well, youngster, what is it?” 20
Horace suggests a Rescue 52
Their First Sight of the Schooner 82
A Discussion about Clothes 110
“Give them a round,” said Captain Martyn 148
The Captain is Wounded 177
The Greek Captives are brought on Deck 198
The Capture of the Pasha 228
Repelling the Turkish Boarders 279
The Governor comes on Board 306
The Doctor tells the Story 379
___________
Map of Grecian Archipelago 10
IN THE HANDS OF THE CAVE-DWELLERS
By G. A. Henty
Illustrated By Wat. Miller
CONTENTS
Chap. Page
I. A Midnight Attack 7
II. A Hearty Welcome 23
III. An Ambush 42
IV. A Great Ranch 61
V. An Indian Raid 81
VI. Hopeful News 101
VII. The Pursuit 120
VIII. The Cave-Dwellers 140
IX. Rescued 157
OUT WITH GARIBALDI
A Story Of The Liberation Of Italy
By G. A. Henty
CONTENTS
Chap. Page
I. Awaiting the Attack 11
II. A Desperate Defence 31
III. Troubles 50
IV. A Sudden Summons 65
V. On the Way 85
VI. The Villa Spinola 104
VII. The Expedition Sails 125
VIII. Palermo 143
IX. Hard Fighting 158
X. With Bixio 178
XI. A Hazardous Expedition 197
XII. An Ambuscade 216
XIII. Across the Straits 233
XIV. A Discovery 252
XV. The Advance from Reggio 272
XVI. Naples 292
XVII. The Battle of the Volturno 311
XVIII. Capua 330
ILLUSTRATIONS
Page
"Frank engaged in a tough fight with the officer who held the flag" Frontis. 145
"Walking up and down the room like a caged lion" 35
"His assailant fell back and disappeared" 91
"The hinges of the door were broken off" 161
"In her excitement she fell on her knees" 205
"'Silence, signors!' he said in a loud voice" 244
"It was not until Nullo ordered four men to load ... that he would answer" 307
"He went up to Percival and put his hand on his shoulder" 337
Map showing Position of the Opposing Forces round Capua 313
Plan of the Battle of the Volturno 319
REDSKIN AND COW-BOY
A Tale Of The Western Plains
G. A. Henty
CONTENTS
Chap. Page
I. An Advertisement, 11
II. Terrible News, 29
III. The Wanderer's Return, 50
IV. An Explosion, 67
V. Across the Sea, 83
VI. A Horse Deal, 100
VII. Among the Cow-boys, 119
VIII. A Rattlesnake Diet, 136
IX. A Round-up, 156
X. A Race, 172
XI. A Fire on the Plains, 189
XII. An Indian Raid, 206
XIII. Rescued, 224
XIV. Surrounded by Redskins, 242
XV. With the Waggon Teams, 260
XVI. A Mining Expedition, 284
XVII. Carried off, 303
XVIII. The Brigands' Haunt, 321
XIX. A Fight and a Rescue, 339
XX. The Avenger, 359
ILLUSTRATIONS.
Page
The Meeting in the Inn Garden at El Paso, Frontis. 290
Symonds and Bill Tunstall have a Talk, 39
Hugh practises shooting with his Revolver, 72
"Hugh, seizing a poker, sprang at his Uncle," 81
When the Cow-boy fired, Hugh dropped on one knee, 98
"The next jump threw him fairly over the horse's head," 130
Branding the Calves at the "Round-up", 167
"A couple of kicks sent out the planks, and then we bolted," 195
"All safe, Father," cried Rosie, 230
The Cow-boys charged down upon the Indians, 262
Discovering the Body of the Bloodhound, 313
Besieged by Brigands, 346
WITH THE ALLIES TO PEKIN
A Tale Of The Relief Of The Legations
By G. A. Henty
Illustrated By Wal Paget
>CONTENTS
CHAPTER PAGE
I. School, 1
II. The Boxers, 20
III. In Disguise, 39
IV. A Rescue, 55
V. With Seymour's Column, 76
VI. In Pekin, 96
VII. Fortifying the Legations, 110
VIII. A Perilous Adventure, 134
IX. In the Enemy's Camp, 148
X. A Mission, 180
XI. The Fight at Tientsin, 211
XII. Delays, 232
XIII. Capturing the Taku Forts, 251
XIV. Surrounded, 270
XV. Relief in Sight, 286
XVI. The Capture of Pekin, 303
XVII. The Story of the Siege, 322
XVIII. Conclusion, 337
ILLUSTRATIONS
PAGE
â?oThe tiger seized him by the shoulder,â? Frontis ii
Rex rescues his cousins from the Boxers, 62
Rex interrogates a wounded Boxer, 100
â?oThey were lowered down one after the other,â? 142
â?oRex's revolver cracked out,â? 170
â?oThere was a lull of surprise then a confused jabbering, followed by several musket–shots,â? 200
â?oBasil Guy ran back and bound up his wounds,â? 236
â?oTheir cavalry cut up the flying Chinese,â? 290
Map illustrating the Relief of the Pekin Legations, Facing p. 1
A SOLDIER'S DAUGHTER
AND OTHER STORIES
By G. A. Henty
Illustrated By Frances Ewan
CONTENTS
A SOLDIER'S DAUGHTER:
Chap. Page
I. A Punitive Expedition 7
II. Attacked 20
III. Hard Pressed 34
IV. Prisoners 48
V. Escaped 62
VI. Rough Travelling 75
VII. A Skirmish 90
VIII. Darlinger Again 104
HOW COUNT CONRAD VON WALDENSTURM TOOK GOLDSTEIN 115
A RAID BY THE BLACKS 171
ILLUSTRATIONS
Page
"She stood admiring herself for a long time" Frontis.
"I wish I had been a boy instead of a girl," Nita said 9
"She suddenly sat down on the next bed, faint and sick" 30
"Nita had one shot left in her revolver, and she directed this against her forehead" 51
The Escape from the Castle 156
Effie gives the Alarm 192
TALES FROM THE WORKS OF
G. A. HENTY
CONTENTS
THE MATE'S STORY from "The Plague Ship"
THE EXPLOSION IN THE VAUGHAN PIT from "Facing Death"
THE RED CAPTAIN from "One of the 28th"
A WIFE'S STRATAGEM from "In Freedom's Cause"
KINDNESS REWARDED from "Captain Bayley's Heir"
A BATTLE WITH WOLVES from "The Young Carthaginian"
A CYCLONE IN THE BAY OF BENGAL from "A Chapter of Adventures"
THE FLOOD IN PINE-TREE GULCH from "Tales of Daring and Danger"
A BRUSH WITH THE CHINESE from "Tales of Daring and Danger"
THE BLACK DEATH from "St. George for England"
THE WHITE SHIP from "The Reign of Terror"
THE CHILD'S RETURN from "With Wolfe in Canada"
THE BLACK HOLE OF CALCUTTA from "With Clive in India"
THROUGH THE SIKH WAR
A Tale of the Conquest of the Punjaub
By G. A. Henty
CONTENTS
Eastward Ho!
The Shadow of War
At the Castle
A Raid from the Hills
Retribution
A Siege
Startling News
In the Service
Moodkee and Ferozeshah
Aliwal and Sobraon
An Ambush
A Prisoner
Escape
Treachery
The News of the Massacre
Seven Hours of Suspense
With Sher Singh
Rejoining
Chillianwalla
Gujerat
Retired
ILLUSTRATIONS
Percy threatens to shoot the Ferrymen Frontispiece
Percy learns the Punjaubi Language
Percy shoots the Assassin during the attack on the Fortress
The Commander-in-chief thanks Percy for his Report
Percy awakes, to find that the Guards are Vigilant
"Is he dead?" Percy asked as he reined up his Horse
Percy takes part in the Battle of Chillianwalla
Percy has an Interview with Sher Singh
Map of the Punjaub
WITH THE BRITISH LEGION
A Story of the Carlist Wars
By G. A. Henty
CONTENTS
ENLISTED
IN SPAIN
AN ADVENTURE
THE FIRST FIGHT
A FURIOUS STRUGGLE
A CAPTIVE
A GREAT CHANGE
A DESPERATE ADVENTURE
THE ESCAPE
A GOOD SERVICE
A THWARTED PLOT
A FIASCO
A DESPERATE ATTEMPT
A RESCUE
A CHALLENGE
ENGAGED
KIDNAPPED
ESCAPED
MILITARY MOVEMENTS
THE END OF A FEUD
HOME
ILLUSTRATIONS
"SETTING SPURS TO THEIR HORSES THE FOUR MEN DASHED FORWARD" Frontispiece
ARTHUR MAKES HIS WAY THROUGH THE CARLIST LINES
"A SAIL WAS HOISTED AND THEY RAN OUT MERRILY"
"HE BEGAN TO DRAG HIMSELF ALONG"
"ARTHUR FLUNG HIM BACK ACROSS THE TABLE"
"QUEEN CHRISTINA HELD OUT HER HAND"
"AH!" HE SAID, "SO I HAVE LAID HANDS ON YOU AT LAST"
"LITTLE BY LITTLE ARTHUR'S ADVANCE ACCELERATED"
"A TALL MAN WITH A HARSH, ASCETIC FACE ENTERED"
"THE TWO WEAPONS FLASHED AT THE SAME MOMENT"
ALL BUT LOST
Vol. 1 of 3
A Novel
By G. A. Henty
CONTENTS
CHAP. PAGE
I.- COLLEGE LIFE 1
II.- THE DUSTMAN'S FAMILY 22
III.- BROKEN DOWN 46
IV.- THE OWNERS OF WYVERN HALL 70
V.- A MODEST ANNIVERSARY 94
VI.- THE BINGHAMS 118
VII.- A STARTLING SUGGESTION 138
VIII.- A SHATTERED HOME 169
IX.- WHAT WILL IT LEAD TO? 195
X.- PRIVATE AND CONFIDENTIAL 221
XI- AN EVENING AT THE HOLLS' 244
XII.- THWARTED PLANS 264
All But Lost
Vol. 2 of 3
A Novel
By G. A. Henty
CONTENTS.
CHAP. PAGE
I. —WHO WILL WIN THEM? 1
II. —THE "LIVELY STUNNERS" 21
III. —A SLAP IN THE FACE 43
IV. —A LIGHT IN THE GLOOM 60
V. —SPRETÆ INJURIA FORMÆ 74
VI. —LOSING THE GLOVES 86
VII. —GATHERING CLOUDS 103
VIII. —THE ANNOUNCEMENT IN THE "TIMES" 123
IX. —GONE 132
X. —WHAT WAS IT? 145
XI. —STEPHEN WALKER DOES HIS WORST 157
XII. —FOLLOWING IT UP 176
XIII. —A DESPERATE GAME 190
XIV. —A SHOP TO LET 206
XV. —WHAT CAN IT MEAN? 220
XVI. —THE INTERCEPTED LETTER 231
XVII. —WAITING FOR THE ANSWER 250
XVIII. —A CUT DIRECT 263
XIX. —A CHANGE OF PLAN 270
TO HERAT AND CABUL
A Story Of The First Afghan War
By G.A. Henty
CONTENTS
CHAP. PAGE
I. Alone in the World 1
II. An Unexpected Meeting 19
III. The Siege of Herat 36
IV. A Sturdy Defence 54
V. In Candahar 72
VI. An Escape 89
VII. In the Service 108
VIII. The Advance 126
IX. Just in Time 144
X. A Mission 161
XI. A Dangerous Journey 180
XII. Troubles Thicken 198
XIII. The Murder of Sir A. Burnes 216
XIV. A Series of Blunders 232
XV. A Doomed Army 249
XVI. Annihilation of the Army 267
XVII. Jellalabad 286
XVIII. The Advance on Cabul 301
XIX. The British Captives 321
ILLUSTRATIONS
Angus and Pottinger watching the fight from the walls of Herat Frontispiece
A man walking just in front of him ... was knocked down
Azim surprises the spy
He took down the prop, and thrust it suddenly with all his force through the hole
There, lying close under a rock, was a young Afghan
As they passed the corner ... some men sprang on them
Angus was half-mad with grief and with fury that he was not in his place among the troops
Angus shows his goods to the prisoners
Map of Afghanistan and North-west Frontier of India
WITH ROBERTS TO PRETORIA
A Tale Of The South African War
By G.A. Henty
CONTENTS
CHAP. PAGE
I. A Change of Fortune 1
II. On a Dutch Farm 19
III. A Quarrel 36
IV. The Ultimatum 58
V. Scouting 77
VI. The Advance 95
VII. Belmont, Graspan, and the Modder 111
VIII. A Dangerous Mission 132
IX. Kimberley 151
X. An Escape 170
XI. Magersfontein 190
XII. A Prisoner 211
XIII. Friends 227
XIV. A Band of Scoundrels 244
XV. Down Country 263
XVI. An Old Enemy 281
XVII. The Relief of Kimberley 300
XVIII. Paardeberg 318
XIX. Mafeking 337
XX. Johannesburg 354
XXI. Settled 371
A MARCH ON LONDON
Being A Story Of Wat Tyler's Insurrection
By G. A. Henty
CONTENTS
PREFACE
A MARCH ON LONDON
CHAPTER I TROUBLED TIMES
CHAPTER II A FENCING BOUT
CHAPTER III WAT TYLER
CHAPTER IV IN LONDON
CHAPTER V A RESCUE
CHAPTER VI A CITY MERCHANT
CHAPTER VII DEATH TO THE FLEMINGS!
CHAPTER VIII A COMBAT IN THE TOWER
CHAPTER IX DEATH OF THE TYLER
CHAPTER X A FIGHT IN THE OPEN
CHAPTER XI AN INVITATION
CHAPTER XII THE TROUBLES IN FLANDERS
CHAPTER XIII A STARVING TOWN
CHAPTER XIV CIVIL WAR
CHAPTER XV A CRUSHING DEFEAT
CHAPTER XVI A WAR OF THE CHURCH
CHAPTER XVII PRISONERS
CHAPTER XVIII A NOBLE GIFT
CHAPTER XIX WELL SETTLED
AT AGINCOURT
By G. A. Henty
CONTENTS
PREFACE
AT AGINCOURT
CHAPTER I A FEUDAL CASTLE
CHAPTER II TROUBLES IN FRANCE
CHAPTER III A SIEGE
CHAPTER IV A FATAL ACCIDENT
CHAPTER V HOSTAGES
CHAPTER VI IN PARIS
CHAPTER VII IN THE STREETS OF PARIS
CHAPTER VIII A RIOT
CHAPTER IX A STOUT DEFENCE
CHAPTER X AFTER THE FRAY
CHAPTER XI DANGER THREATENED
CHAPTER XII IN HIDING
CHAPTER XIII THE MASTERS OF PARIS
CHAPTER XIV PLANNING MASSACRE
CHAPTER XV A RESCUE
CHAPTER XVI THE ESCAPE
CHAPTER XVII A LONG PAUSE
CHAPTER XVIII KATARINA
CHAPTER XIX AGINCOURT
CHAPTER XX PENSHURST
IN THE HEART OF THE ROCKIES
A Story Of Adventure In Colorado
By G. A. Henty
CONTENTS
PREFACE
CHAPTER I TOM'S CHOICE
CHAPTER II FINDING FRIENDS
CHAPTER III ON THE PLAINS
CHAPTER IV LEAPING HORSE
CHAPTER V IN DANGER
CHAPTER VI UNITED
CHAPTER VII CHASED
CHAPTER VIII IN SAFETY
CHAPTER IX A BAD TIME
CHAPTER X AN AVALANCHE
CHAPTER XI WINTER
CHAPTER XII THE SNOW FORT
CHAPTER XIII A FRESH START
CHAPTER XIV AN INDIAN ATTACK
CHAPTER XV THE COLORADO
CHAPTER XVI AFLOAT IN CANOES
CHAPTER XVII THE GRAND CAÑON
CHAPTER XVIII BACK TO DENVER
CHAPTER XIX A FORTUNE
THE BOY KNIGHT.
A Tale Of The Crusades
By G.A. Henty
CONTENTS
THE BOY KNIGHT.
CHAPTER I. THE OUTLAWS.
CHAPTER II. A RESCUE.
CHAPTER III. THE CAPTURE OF WORTHAM HOLD.
CHAPTER IV. THE CRUSADES.
CHAPTER V. PREPARATIONS.
CHAPTER VI. THE LISTS.
CHAPTER VII. REVENGE.
CHAPTER VIII. THE ATTACK.
CHAPTER IX. THE PRINCESS BERENGARIA.
CHAPTER X. PIRATES.
CHAPTER XI. IN THE HOLY LAND.
CHAPTER XII. THE ACCOLADE.
CHAPTER XIII. IN THE HANDS OF THE SARACENS.
CHAPTER XIV. AN EFFORT FOR FREEDOM.
CHAPTER XV. A HERMIT'S TALE.
CHAPTER XVI. A FIGHT OF HEROES.
CHAPTER XVII. AN ALPINE STORM.
CHAPTER XVIII. SENTENCED TO DEATH.
CHAPTER XIX. DRESDEN.
CHAPTER XX. UNDER THE GREENWOOD.
CHAPTER XXI. THE ATTEMPT ON THE CONVENT.
CHAPTER XXII. A DASTARDLY STRATAGEM.
CHAPTER XXIII. THE FALSE AND PERJURED KNIGHT.
CHAPTER XXIV. THE SIEGE OF EVESHAM CASTLE.
CHAPTER XXV. IN SEARCH OF THE KING.
CHAPTER XXVI. KING RICHARD'S RETURN TO ENGLAND.
THE TREASURE OF THE INCAS
A Story of Adventure in Peru
By G. A. Henty
CONTENTS
PREFACE TO THE ORIGINAL EDITION
THE TREASURE OF THE INCAS
CHAPTER I HOW IT CAME ABOUT
CHAPTER II THE START
CHAPTER III AT LIMA
CHAPTER IV A STREET FRAY
CHAPTER V AMONG THE MOUNTAIN
CHAPTER VI A TROPICAL FOREST
CHAPTER VII AN INDIAN ATTACK
CHAPTER VIII DEFEAT OF THE NATIVES
CHAPTER IX THE SIGNAL STAR
CHAPTER X A FRESH START
CHAPTER XI BRIGANDS
CHAPTER XII PRISONERS
CHAPTER XIII LETTERS FROM HOME
CHAPTER XIV THE CASTLE OF THE DEMONS
CHAPTER XV INVESTIGATIONS
CHAPTER XVI THE SEARCH BEGINS
CHAPTER XVII AT WORK
CHAPTER XVIII DISAPPOINTMENT
CHAPTER XIX THE TREASURE
CHAPTER XX HOME
THE YOUNG BUGLERS
By G.A. Henty
CONTENTS
PREFACE
THE YOUNG BUGLERS
CHAPTER I. A COACHING ADVENTURE.
CHAPTER II. TWO YOUNG PICKLES.
CHAPTER III. ENLISTED.
CHAPTER IV. A TOUGH CUSTOMER.
CHAPTER V. OVERBOARD.
CHAPTER VI. PORTUGAL.
CHAPTER VII. THE PASSAGE OF THE DUORO—TALAVERA.
CHAPTER VIII. A PAUSE IN OPERATIONS.
CHAPTER IX. WITH THE GUERILLAS.
CHAPTER X. MADRID.
CHAPTER XI. THE FIGHT ON THE COA.
CHAPTER XII. BUSACO AND TORRES VEDRAS.
CHAPTER XIII. ALBUERA.
CHAPTER XIV. INVALIDED HOME.
CHAPTER XV. CIUDAD RODRIGO AND BADAJOS.
CHAPTER XVI. SALAMANCA.
CHAPTER XVII. CAUGHT IN A TRAP.
CHAPTER XVIII. JUST IN TIME.
CHAPTER XIX. VITTORIA.
CHAPTER XX. TOULOUSE.
WHEN LONDON BURNED
By G. A. Henty
CONTENTS
PREFACE
WHEN LONDON BURNED
CHAPTER I FATHERLESS
CHAPTER II A CHANGE FOR THE BETTER
CHAPTER III A THIEF SOMEWHERE
CHAPTER IV CAPTURED
CHAPTER V KIDNAPPED
CHAPTER VI A NARROW ESCAPE
CHAPTER VII SAVED FROM A VILLAIN
CHAPTER VIII THE CAPTAIN'S YARN
CHAPTER IX THE FIRE IN THE SAVOY
CHAPTER X HOW JOHN WILKES FOUGHT THE DUTCH
CHAPTER XI PRINCE RUPERT
CHAPTER XII NEW FRIENDS
CHAPTER XIII THE BATTLE OF LOWESTOFT
CHAPTER XIV HONOURABLE SCARS
CHAPTER XV THE PLAGUE
CHAPTER XVI FATHER AND SON
CHAPTER XVII SMITTEN DOWN
CHAPTER XVIII A STROKE OF GOOD FORTUNE
CHAPTER XIX TAKING POSSESSION
CHAPTER XX THE FIGHT OFF DUNKIRK
CHAPTER XXI LONDON IN FLAMES
CHAPTER XXII AFTER THE FIRE
WINNING HIS SPURS
A Tale of the Crusades
By G. A. Henty
1895
CONTENTS
WINNING HIS SPURS.
CHAPTER I. THE OUTLAWS.
CHAPTER II. A RESCUE.
CHAPTER III. THE CAPTURE OF WORTHAM HOLD.
CHAPTER IV. THE CRUSADES.
CHAPTER V. PREPARATIONS.
CHAPTER VI. THE LISTS.
CHAPTER VII. REVENGE.
CHAPTER VIII. THE ATTACK.
CHAPTER IX. THE PRINCESS BERENGARIA.
CHAPTER X. PIRATES.
CHAPTER XI. IN THE HOLY LAND.
CHAPTER XII. THE ACCOLADE.
CHAPTER XIII. IN THE HANDS OF THE SARACENS.
CHAPTER XIV. AN EFFORT FOR FREEDOM.
CHAPTER XV. A HERMIT'S TALE.
CHAPTER XVI. A FIGHT OF HEROES.
CHAPTER XVII. AN ALPINE STORM.
CHAPTER XVIII. SENTENCED TO DEATH.
CHAPTER XIX. DRESDEN.
CHAPTER XX. UNDER THE GREENWOOD.
CHAPTER XXI. THE ATTEMPT ON THE CONVENT.
CHAPTER XXII. A DASTARDLY STRATAGEM.
CHAPTER XXIII. THE FALSE AND PERJURED KNIGHT.
CHAPTER XXIV. THE SIEGE OF EVESHAM CASTLE.
CHAPTER XXV. IN SEARCH OF THE KING.
CHAPTER XXVI. KING RICHARD'S RETURN TO ENGLAND.
WITH BULLER IN NATAL
Or, A Born Leader
By G. A. Henty
CONTENTS
PREFACE
WITH BULLER IN NATAL
CHAPTER I THE BURSTING OF THE STORM
CHAPTER II A TERRIBLE JOURNEY
CHAPTER III AT THE FRONT
CHAPTER IV DUNDEE
CHAPTER V THE FIRST BATTLE
CHAPTER VI ELANDSLAAGTE
CHAPTER VII LADYSMITH BESIEGED
CHAPTER VIII A DESPERATE PROJECT
CHAPTER IX KOMATI-POORT
CHAPTER X AN EXPLOSION
CHAPTER XI BACK WITH THE ARMY
CHAPTER XII THE BATTLE OF COLENSO
CHAPTER XIII PRISONERS
CHAPTER XIV SPION KOP
CHAPTER XV SPION KOP
CHAPTER XVI A COLONIST'S ADVENTURE
CHAPTER XVII A RESCUE.
CHAPTER XVIII RAILWAY HILL
CHAPTER XIX MAJUBA DAY
CHAPTER XX LADYSMITH