A spirited story of the Jacobite times, concerning the adventures of Hilary Leigh, a young naval officer on board the Kestrel, in the preventive service off the coast of Sussex. Leigh is taken prisoner by the adherents of the Pretender, amongst whom is an early friend and patron, who desires to spare his life, but will not release him. The narrative is full of exciting and often humorous incident.
“Mr. Fenn has won a foremost place among writers for boys. This is, we think, the best of all his productions in this field.”—Daily News.
—The Golden Magnet: A Tale of the Land of the Incas. With 12 page Illustrations by Gordon Browne. 3s.
The tale is of a romantic youth, who leaves home to seek his fortune in South America. He is accompanied by a faithful companion, who, in the capacity both of comrade and henchman, does true service, and shows the dogged courage of an English lad during their strange adventures.
“There could be no more welcome present for a boy. There is not a dull page, and many will be read with breathless interest.”—Journal of Education.
Capt. F. S. BRERETON, R.A.M.C.
Foes of the Red Cockade: A Story of the French Revolution. Illustrated by William Rainey, R.I. 6s.
Two English lads, wrecked at St. Malo, are persecuted as Aristocrats. They see the Reign of Terror in all its horror, but fortunately escape to the château of an uncle in La Vendée. A quarrel with a cousin ensues, and fighting occurs at the same time with the Republicans. As a scout the elder does gallant service till captured and taken to Paris, where he confronts Robespierre and falls into his cousin’s hands. Again, however, he escapes, and after many exciting experiences finally reaches safety and friends.
“Cannot fail to give great enjoyment to many boys and girls, and not a little profit.”—Literary World.
—In the Grip of the Mullah: A Tale of Adventure in Somaliland. Illustrated by Charles M. Sheldon. With a Map. 5s.