—With Buller in Natal: or, A Born Leader. With 10 page Illustrations 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 title 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 Illustrations by Alfred Pearse, and 4 Maps. 6s. & 3s. 6d.
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 ship 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.”—Athenæum.
—Condemned as a Nihilist: A Story of Escape from Siberia. With 8 page Illustrations by Wal Paget. 5s.
Godfrey 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.
The Lion of St. Mark: A Tale of Venice, with 6 page Illustrations. Cloth elegant, 3s. 6d.