“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 Illustrations by John Schönberg 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 overpassed, 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 Illustrations 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.