"In this story of the South African war Mr. Henty proves once more his incontestable pre-eminence as a writer for boys."--Standard.
Both Sides the Border:
A Tale of Hotspur and Glendower.
With 12 page Illustrations by RALPH PEACOCK. 6s.
The hero casts in his lot with the Percys, and becomes esquire to Sir Henry, the gallant Hotspur. He is sent on several dangerous and important missions in which he acquits himself with great valour.
"With boys the story should rank among Mr. Henty's best."--Standard.
"A vivid picture of that strange past ... when England and Scotland ... were torn by faction and civil war."--Onward.
Through Russian Snows:
or, Napoleon's Retreat from Moscow.
With 8 page Illustrations by W. H. OVEREND. 5s.
Julian Wyatt becomes, quite innocently, mixed up with smugglers, who carry him to France, and hand him over as a prisoner to the French. He subsequently regains his freedom by joining Napoleon's army in the campaign against Russia.