LIBROS DEL AUTOR: g a henty

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  • Tales From the Works of G.A. Henty
    G A. 1832-1902 Henty / G A1832-1902 Henty
    This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important ...
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    20,82 €

  • Sturdy and Strong, or, How George Andrews Made his Way
    G A. 1832-1902 Henty / G A1832-1902 Henty
    This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important ...
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    21,67 €

  • With Wolfe in Canada; or, Winning of a Continent
    G A. 1832-1902 Henty / G A1832-1902 Henty / Gordon Brown
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    24,64 €

  • Courage and Conflict
    G A. 1832-1902 Henty / G A1832-1902 Henty
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    25,54 €

  • Through the Sikh War
    G. A. Henty
    Among the many wars by which, province by province, the Empire of India was won, few, if any, were more brilliant and hard fought than those which terminated in the annexation of the Punjaub. It is satisfactory to know that the conquest of the Sikhs-a brave and independent race-was not brought about by any of the intrigues which marred the brilliancy of some of our early conque...
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    30,32 €

  • With Clive in India
    G. A. Henty
    When young Charlie Marryat and his friend, Peters, join the East India Company (EIC) as clerks, little do they know what adventure awaits them. Once in India, the pair meets Robert Clive, an employee of the EIC who proves to be a gifted military leader. Charlie and Peters follow Clive as he leads in the fight against the French in order to protect British interests. Along the w...
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    30,40 €

  • The Tiger of Mysore
    G A Henty
    While some of our wars in India are open to the charge that they were undertaken on slight provocation, and were forced on by us in order that we might have an excuse for annexation, our struggle with Tippoo Saib was, on the other hand, marked by a long endurance of wrong, and a toleration of abominable cruelties perpetrated upon Englishmen and our native allies. Hyder Ali was ...
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    28,77 €

  • Through Russian Snows
    G A Henty
    There are few campaigns that, either in point of the immense scale upon which it was undertaken, the completeness of its failure, or the enormous loss of life entailed, appeal to the imagination in so great a degree as that of Napoleon against Russia. Fortunately, we have in the narratives of Sir Robert Wilson, British commissioner with the Russian army, and of Count Segur, who...
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    26,30 €

  • With Wolfe in Canada; or, Winning of a Continent
    G A. 1832-1902 Henty / G A1832-1902 Henty / Gordon Brown
    This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important ...
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    37,12 €

  • Dorothy’s Double; Volume 3
    G. A. (George Alfred) 1832-1902 Henty / GA(George Alfred) 1832-1902 Henty
    This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important ...
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    35,41 €

  • A Brush with the Chinese and What Came of it
    G. A. Henty / GAHenty
    It was early in December that H.M.S. Perseus was cruising off the mouth of the Canton River. War had been declared with China in consequence of her continued evasions of the treaty she had made with us, and it was expected that a strong naval force would soon gather to bring her to reason. In the meantime the ships on the station had a busy time of it, chasing the enemy’s junks...
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    7,34 €

  • Among Malay Pirates
    G. A. Henty / GAHenty
    Among Malay Pirates is a story of courage and danger. Join our heroes as they pit themselves against blood thirsty pirates and epic sea storms. A magnificent swashbuckling story of a grander more adventurous time. ...
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    9,68 €

  • With Clive in India
    G.A. Henty / G.AHenty
    After his father’s death, Charlie Marryat, along with his friend Peters, joins the East India Company as a clerk and travels to Madras, India. There, they meet Robert Clive, an ambitious young man who had successfully quelled many a mutiny and gone from being a clerk to an able military leader. Bored of their mundane work, Charlie and Peters decide to enlist under Clive as priv...
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    11,64 €

  • The Cat of Bubastes
    G. A. Henty / GAHenty
    Originally published in 1888, 'The Cat of Bubastes' is one of G. A. Henty’s most popular historical novels which takes place in ancient Egypt on or around 1250 BC. When the Rebu nation is conquered by the Egyptians and their king is killed, the young prince Amuba is carried away as a captive to Egypt, along with his faithful charioteer, Jethro. In the city of Thebes, Amuba beco...
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    13,42 €

  • The Cat of Bubastes
    G. A. Henty
    The Cat of Bubastes, A Tale of Ancient Egypt (1889) is a historical novel for young people by British author G.A. Henty. It is the story of a young prince who becomes a slave when the Egyptians conquer his people, then is made a fugitive when his master accidentally kills a sacred cat. The book was illustrated by John Reinhard Weguelin, a notable Victorian painter. ...
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    20,95 €

  • In the Reign of Terror
    G. A. Henty / GAHenty
    Harry Sandwith, a sixteen-year-old English boy, is sent to live in France with the Marquis de St. Caux, a friend of a French nobleman Harry’s father once served. The marquis is impressed with the English system of schooling and believes that his two sons, Ernest and Jules, will benefit from the influence and friendship of an independent and manly English boy. ...
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    11,62 €

  • Cat
    G. A. Henty / GAHenty
    A wondrous tale set in ancient Egypt : as with all G A Henty’s magical tales the fun way to imbibe history!Callender classic reprints ...
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    22,27 €

  • With Lee in Virginia
    G. A. Henty / GAHenty
    In Henty’s words, 'The Great War between the Northern and Southern States of America possesses a peculiar interest for us, not only because it was a struggle between two sections of a people akin to us in race and language, but because of the heroic courage with which the weaker party, with ill-fed, ill-clad, ill-equipped regiments, for four years sustained the contest with the...
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    15,90 €

  • Under Drake’s Flag
    G. A. Henty / GAHenty
    A story of the days when England and Spain struggled for the supremacy of the sea. An exciting account of life on the high seas as seen through the eyes of young Ned Hearne. The brave 16th-century teen sails with Francis Drake, experiences a harsh seafaring life, and visits unexplored lands. The historical portion of the story is absolutely to be relied upon. ...
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    11,39 €

  • In Freedom’s Cause
    G. A. Henty / GAHenty
    In Freedom’s Cause: A Story of Wallace and Bruce is the gripping tale of the 13th century rebellion of the people of Scotland. Though time has burnished the feats of these great heroes, Wallace and Bruce were real people whose courage, loyalty, and ingenuity are inspirational even today. The story is full of adventure, friendship, loyalty, honor, heroics, and history. ...
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    13,24 €

  • The Boy Knight
    G. A. Henty / GAHenty
    The Boy Knight: A Tale of the Crusades is the story of a young man in battle during the excitement of the Crusades. The hero of the story, Cuthbert, follows King Richard to the Holy Land. Cuthbert’s presence of mind and common sense, his loyalty, honesty, valor, and quick wits are all characteristics that make us and his comrades in the book admire and respect him. And any love...
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    11,49 €

  • Wulf the Saxon
    G. A. Henty / GAHenty
    This is the story of a young boy who is a page for the Earl, King Harold of England. Wulf is entrusted by Harold to run errands, and he fights in quite a few famous battles, including the Battle of Stamford Bridge and the Battle of Hastings. Wulf daring and exciting missions will hold the reader in deep suspense. ...
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    14,46 €

  • The Dragon and the Raven
    G. A. Henty / GAHenty
    This book is also know as The Days of King Alfred. The story is set in the late 9th century during the rule of Alfred The Great. The story follows the adventures of the fictional character Ealdorman Edmund as he and King Alfred fight against Danish Viking invaders. ...
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    14,87 €

  • The Cat of Bubastes
    G. A. Henty / GAHenty / George Alfred Henty
    The Cat of Bubastes, A Tale of Ancient Egypt is a historical novel for young people by British author G.A. Henty. It is the story of a young prince who becomes a slave when the Egyptians conquer his people, he becomes a fugitive when he accidentally kills a sacred cat. ...
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    14,54 €

  • Both Sides the Border
    G. A. Henty / GAHenty
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    36,95 €

  • Victoria’s Blue Jackets & Marines
    G. A. Henty / GAHenty / W. H. G. Kingston / WHGKingston / William H. G. Kingston / William HGKingston
    Vignettes from many engagements of the Victorian Royal NavyFor many, the great age of sail, typified by Nelson and his Royal Navy was the finest hour of British sea power. In its struggle with Napoleonic France it fought its greatest battles, brought to ruin its greatest foe and finally did rule the waves. The issue, perhaps, for those interested in naval warfare is that a navy...
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    19,51 €

  • Victoria’s Blue Jackets & Marines
    G. A. Henty / GAHenty / W. H. G. Kingston / WHGKingston
    Vignettes from many engagements of the Victorian Royal NavyFor many, the great age of sail, typified by Nelson and his Royal Navy was the finest hour of British sea power. In its struggle with Napoleonic France it fought its greatest battles, brought to ruin its greatest foe and finally did rule the waves. The issue, perhaps, for those interested in naval warfare is that a navy...
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    28,45 €

  • To Herat and Cabul - A Story of the First Afghan War
    G. A. Henty / GAHenty
    This early works on ’To Herat and Cabul, A story of the First Afghan War’, is a comprehensive and informative look at the subject. Chapters include; Alone in the world, An Unexpected Meeting, The Siege of Herat, A Sturdy defence, In Candahar, An Escape, In The Service, The Advance, Just in time, A Mission, A Dangerous Journey, Troubles thicken, The murder of Sir A Burnes, A Ser...
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    34,26 €

  • By England’s Aid or The Freeing of the Netherlands
    G.A. Henty / G.AHenty
    G A Henty was a 19th century novelist, special correspondent and Imperialist. His best-known works are historical adventures. While most of the 122 books he wrote were for children, he also wrote adult novels, non-fiction such as The March to Magdala (1868) and Those Other Animals (1891), short stories for the likes of The Boy’s Own Paper and edited the Union Jack, a weekly b...
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    37,91 €

  • Both Sides the Border
    G. A. Henty / GAHenty
    G A Henty was a 19th century novelist, special correspondent and Imperialist. His best-known works are historical adventures. While most of the 122 books he wrote were for children, he also wrote adult novels, non-fiction such as The March to Magdala (1868) and Those Other Animals (1891), short stories for the likes of The Boy’s Own Paper and edited the Union Jack, a weekly b...
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    31,21 €