A Story of Wallace and Bruce. By G. A. HENTY. With 12 full-page
Illustrations by GORDON BROWNE in black and tint. Crown 8vo, cloth
elegant, olivine edges, 6_s._
In this story the author relates the stirring tale of the Scottish
War of Independence and of the exploits of Wallace and Bruce. The
extraordinary valour and personal prowess of these historical
characters rival the deeds of the mythical heroes of chivalry Roland
and Arthur, and indeed at one time Wallace was ranked with these
legendary personages. The researches of modern historians have shown,
however, that he was a living, breathing man--and a valiant champion.
The hero of the tale fought under both Wallace and Bruce, and while
the strictest historical accuracy has been maintained with respect to
public events, the work is full of "hairbreadth 'scapes" and wild
adventure.
"Mr. Henty has broken new ground as an historical novelist. His
tale of the days of Wallace and Bruce is full of stirring action,
and will commend itself to boys."--_Athenaeum._
"It is written in the author's best style. Full of the wildest and
most remarkable achievements, it is a tale of great interest, which
a boy, once he has begun it, will not willingly put on one
side."--_The Schoolmaster._
"Scarcely anywhere have we seen in prose a more lucid and
spirit-stirring description of Bannockburn than the one with which
the author fittingly closes his volume."--_Dumfries Standard._