Condemned as a Nihilist Part 43

STORIES BY G. A. HENTY

G. A. HENTY

-- Redskin and Cow-Boy: A Tale of the Western Plains. With 12 page Ill.u.s.trations by ALFRED PEa.r.s.e. 6s.

Hugh Tunstall accompanies a frontiersman on a hunting expedition on the Plains, and then seeks employment as a cow-boy on a cattle ranch. His experiences during a "round up" present in picturesque form the toilsome, exciting, adventurous life of a cow-boy; while the perils of a frontier settlement are vividly set forth. Subsequently, the hero joins a wagon-team, and the interest is sustained in a fight with, and capture of, brigands.

"A strong interest of open-air life and movement pervades the whole book."--_Scotsman._

-- With Buller in Natal: or, A Born Leader. With 10 page Ill.u.s.trations by W. RAINEY, R.I., and a Map. 6s.

The heroic story of the relief of Ladysmith forms the theme of one of the most powerful romances that have come from Mr.

Henty's pen. When the war breaks out, the hero, Chris King, and his friends band themselves together under the t.i.tle of the Maritzburg Scouts. From first to last the boy scouts are constantly engaged in perilous and exciting enterprises, from which they always emerge triumphant, thanks to their own skill and courage, and the dash and ingenuity of their leader.

"Just the sort of book to inspire an enterprising boy."--_Army and Navy Gazette._

-- By England's Aid: or, The Freeing of the Netherlands (1585-1604).

With 10 page Ill.u.s.trations by ALFRED PEa.r.s.e, and 4 Maps. 6s.

Two English lads go to Holland in the service of one of "the fighting Veres". After many adventures one of the lads finds himself on board a Spanish s.h.i.+p at the defeat of the Armada, and escapes from Spain only to fall into the hands of the Corsairs.

He is successful, however, in getting back to Spain, and regains his native country after the capture of Cadiz.

"Boys know and love Mr. Henty's books of adventure, and will welcome his tale of the freeing of the Netherlands."--_Athenaeum._

-- Condemned as a Nihilist: A Story of Escape from Siberia.

With 8 page Ill.u.s.trations by WAL PAGET. 5s.

G.o.dfrey Bullen, a young Englishman resident in St. Petersburg, becomes involved in various political plots, resulting in his seizure and exile to Siberia. After an unsuccessful attempt to escape, he gives himself up to the Russian authorities.

Eventually he escapes, and reaches home, having safely accomplished a perilous journey which lasts nearly two years.

"The escape from Siberia is well told and the description of prison life is very graphic."--_Academy._

[Ill.u.s.tration: _From THE TREASURE OF THE INCAS_ BY G. A. HENTY (See page 1)]

G. A. HENTY

-- Maori and Settler: A Story of the New Zealand War with 8 page Ill.u.s.trations by ALFRED PEa.r.s.e. 5s.

The Renshaws lose their property and emigrate to New Zealand.

Wilfrid, a strong, self-reliant lad, is the mainstay of the household. The odds seem hopelessly against the party, but they succeed in establis.h.i.+ng themselves happily in one of the pleasantest of the New Zealand valleys.

"A book which all young people, but especially boys, will read with avidity."--_Athenaeum._

-- Beric the Briton: A Story of the Roman Invasion of Britain. With 12 page Ill.u.s.trations by W. PARKINSON. 6s.

Beric is a boy-chief of a British tribe which takes a prominent part in the insurrection under Boadicea: and after the defeat of that heroic queen he continues the struggle in the fen-country.

Ultimately Beric is defeated and carried captive to Rome, where he succeeds in saving a Christian maid by slaying a lion in the arena, and is rewarded by being made the personal protector of Nero. Finally, he escapes and returns to Britain, where he becomes a wise ruler of his own people.

"He is a hero of the most attractive kind.... One of the most spirited and well-imagined stories Mr. Henty has written."--_Sat.u.r.day Review._

"His conflict with a lion in the arena is a thrilling chapter."--_School Board Chronicle._

"Full of every form of heroism and pluck."--_Christian World._

-- The Dash for Khartoum: A Tale of the Nile Expedition. With 10 page Ill.u.s.trations by JOHN SCHoNBERG and J. NASH. 6s.

In the record of recent British history there is no more captivating page for boys than the story of the Nile campaign, and the attempt to rescue General Gordon. For, in the difficulties which the expedition encountered, and in the perils which it overpa.s.sed, are found all the excitement of romance, as well as the fascination which belongs to real events.

"_The Dash for Khartoum_ is your ideal boys'

book."--_Tablet._

"It is literally true that the narrative never flags a moment."--_Academy._

"_The Dash for Khartoum_ will be appreciated even by those who don't ordinarily care a dash for anything."--_Punch._

-- With Wolfe in Canada: or, The Winning of a Continent. With 12 page Ill.u.s.trations by GORDON BROWNE. 6s.

Mr. Henty tells the story of the struggle between Britain and France for supremacy on the North American continent. The fall of Quebec decided that the Anglo-Saxon race should predominate in the New World; that Britain, and not France, should take the lead among the nations.

"A moving tale of military exploit and thrilling adventure."--_Daily News._

G. A. HENTY

-- Held Fast for England: A Tale of the Siege of Gibraltar. With 8 page Ill.u.s.trations by GORDON BROWNE. 5s.

The story deals with one of the most memorable sieges in history. The hero, a young Englishman resident in Gibraltar, takes a brave and worthy part in the long defence, and we learn with what bravery, resourcefulness, and tenacity the Rock was held for England.

"There is no cessation of exciting incident throughout the story."--_Athenaeum._

-- In the Irish Brigade: A Tale of War in Flanders and Spain. With 12 page Ill.u.s.trations by CHARLES M. SHELDON. 6s.

The hero is a young officer in the Irish Brigade, which for many years after the siege of Limerick formed the backbone of the French army. He goes through many stirring adventures, successfully carries out dangerous missions in Spain, saves a large portion of the French army at Oudenarde, and even has the audacity to kidnap the Prime Minister of England.

"A stirring book of military adventure."--_Scotsman._