Or the Beginnings of an Empire. By G. A. HENTY, author of "Facing
Death," "Under Drake's Flag," "By Sheer Pluck," &c. With 12 full-page
Illustrations by GORDON BROWNE. Crown 8vo, cloth elegant, olivine
edges, 6_s_.
The period between the landing of Clive as a young writer in India
and the close of his career was critical and eventful in the extreme.
At its commencement the English were traders existing on sufferance
of the native princes. At its close they were masters of Bengal and
of the greater part of Southern India. The author has given a full
and accurate account of the historical events of that stirring time,
and battles and sieges follow each other in rapid succession, while
he combines with his narrative a tale of daring and adventure which
gives a lifelike interest to the volume.
"In this book Mr. Henty has contrived to exceed himself in stirring
adventures and thrilling situations, while the realities are
preserved. The pictures are by Mr. Gordon Browne, who may be
congratulated on their success in adding to the interest of the
book."--_Saturday Review._
"Among writers of stories of adventure for boys Mr. Henty stands in
the very first rank, and Mr. Gordon Browne occupies a similar place
with his pencil.... Those who know something about India will be
the most ready to thank Mr. Henty for giving them this instructive
volume to place in the hands of their children."--_Academy._
"He has taken a period of Indian History of the most vital
importance, and he has shown by what means the work was
accomplished. He has embroidered on the historical facts a story
which of itself is deeply interesting. Young people assuredly will
be delighted with the volume as a whole."--_Scotsman._