G. A. Henty was a great writer of historical adventure novels. This collection contains action and adventure tales set on the North American Continent, covering the period from the times of settlement to the wars for independence.
Table of Contents:
True to the Old Flag: A Tale of the American War of Independence
With Wolfe in Canada: The Winning of a Continent
Captain Bayley’s Heir: A Tale of the Gold Fields of California
With Lee in Virginia, A Story of the American Civil War
Redskin and Cowboy: A Tale of the Western Plains
Dorothy’s Double: The Story of a Great Deception
In the Heart of the Rockies: A Story of Adventure in Colorado
About the author
George Alfred Henty (1832-1902) was a prolific English novelist and war correspondent. He is best known for his historical adventure novels and stories. Henty’s novels typically revolve around a boy or young man living in troubled times. These ranged from the Punic War to more recent conflicts such as the Napoleonic Wars or the American Civil War. Henty’s heroes – which occasionally included young ladies – are uniformly intelligent, courageous, honest and resourceful with plenty of ‘pluck’ yet are also modest. His works include The Dragon & The Raven, For The Temple, Under Drake’s Flag and In Freedom’s Cause.