A Tale of the American War of Independence. By G. A. HENTY. With 12
full-page Illustrations by GORDON BROWNE in black and tint. Crown 8vo,
cloth elegant, olivine edges, 6_s._
Owing to the unsuccessful termination of the war between Great
Britain and her American colonies, the subject is one which English
writers have for the most part avoided. In the present volume the
author has gone to the accounts of English officers who took part in
the conflict, and lads will find that in no war in which British
soldiers have been engaged did they behave with greater courage and
good conduct. The historical portion of the book being accompanied
with numerous thrilling adventures with the redskins on the shores of
Lake Huron, a story of exciting interest is interwoven with the
general narrative and carried through the book.
"Mr. Henty undoubtedly possesses the secret of writing eminently
successful historical tales: and those older than the lads whom the
author addresses in his preface, may read with pleasure a story
which combines with the personal adventures of the youthful hero,
an accurate and interesting account of the American War of
Independence."--_Academy._
"Mr. G. A. Henty's extensive personal experience of adventures and
moving incidents by flood and field, combined with a gift of
picturesque narrative, make his books always welcome visitors in
the home circle."--_Daily News._
"Very superior in every way. The book is almost unique in its class
in having illustrative maps."--_Saturday Review._