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Author : George Alfred Henty
Publisher : London : S. Low, Marston
Page : 342 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 1881
Category : Spanish Succession, War of, 1701-1714
ISBN : UOM:39015073486675
Author : A. G. Henty
Publisher : IndyPublish.com
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2008-01-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 143538959X
Author : George Alfred Henty
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 363 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 1908
Category : Spanish Succession, War of, 1701-1714
ISBN : OCLC:1067135181
Author : G. A. Henty
Publisher : Indoeuropeanpublishing.com
Page : 250 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2019-08-02
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1644392763
George Alfred Henty (8 December 1832 - 16 November 1902) was a prolific English novelist and war correspondent. He is best known for his historical adventure stories that were popular in the late 19th century. His works include The Dragon & The Raven (1886), For The Temple (1888), Under Drake's Flag (1883) and In Freedom's Cause (1885). G. A. Henty was born in Trumpington, near Cambridge. He was a sickly child who had to spend long periods in bed. During his frequent illnesses he became an avid reader and developed a wide range of interests which he carried into adulthood. He attended Westminster School, London, and later Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge, where he was a keen sportsman. He left the university early without completing his degree to volunteer for the Army Hospital Commissariat when the Crimean War began. He was sent to the Crimea and while there he witnessed the appalling conditions under which the British soldier had to fight. His letters home were filled with vivid descriptions of what he saw. His father was impressed by his letters and sent them to The Morning Advertiser newspaper which printed them. This initial writing success was a factor in Henty's later decision to accept the offer to become a special correspondent, the early name for journalists now better known as war correspondents. Henty once related in an interview how his storytelling skills grew out of tales told after dinner to his children. He wrote his first children's book, Out on the Pampas in 1868, naming the book's main characters after his children. The book was published by Griffith and Farran in November 1870 with a title page date of 1871. While most of the 122 books he wrote were for children, he also wrote adult novels, non-fiction such as The March to Magdala and Those Other Animals, short stories for the likes of The Boy's Own Paper and edited the Union Jack, a weekly boy's magazine. His children's novels typically revolved 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. These virtues have made Henty's novels popular today among many Christians and homeschoolers. Henty usually researched his novels by ordering several books on the subject he was writing on from libraries, and consulting them before beginning writing. Some of his books were written about events (such as the Crimean War) that he witnessed himself; hence, these books are written with greater detail as Henty drew upon his first-hand experiences of people, places, and events. On 16 November 1902, Henty died aboard his yacht in Weymouth Harbour, Dorset, leaving unfinished his last novel, By Conduct and Courage, which was completed by his son Captain C.G. Henty. Henty is buried in Brompton Cemetery, London. (wikipedia.org)
Author : G a Henty
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2021-03-28
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798705125203
Reproduction of the original: The Cornet of Horse by G.A. Henty
Author : Henty G a
Publisher : Double 9 Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2023-07
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9358591668
An exciting historical tale that transports readers to the War of the Spanish Succession is "The Cornet of Horse: A Tale of Marlborough's Wars" by G. A. Henty. Henty masterfully blends historical fact with gripping action, showcasing his narrative talent. "The Cornet of Horse" vividly depicts the military tactics, weapons, and social dynamics of the Marlborough's Wars, capturing the heart of the conflict. The tale has an aura of authenticity because to Henty's meticulous research and attention to detail, giving readers a rich and engaging historical experience. The novel examines themes of bravery, devotion, and personal development through the perspective of the protagonist. "The Cornet of Horse" is an all-around engrossing historical book that provides an exciting fusion of action, history, and character development. This novel showcases G. A. Henty's gift for narrative, making it a compelling read for fans of military history and adventure set during the turbulent Marlborough's Wars.
Author : George Alfred Henty
Publisher : Pinnacle Press
Page : 310 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2017-05-24
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1374822248
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 is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Author : George Alfred Henty
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2016-06-25
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1332767133
Excerpt from The Cornet of Horse: A Tale of Marlborough's Wars For another half-hour the lesson went on. Then, just as the final salute was given, the door opened at the end of the room, and a lady entered, in the stiff dress with large hoops then in fashion. Colonel Holliday advanced with a courtly air, and offered her his hand; the French gentleman, with an air to the full as courtly as that of the colonel, brought forward a chair for her; and when she had seated herself, Rupert advanced to kiss her hand. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Author : G. A. (George Alfred) Henty
Publisher : Tredition Classics
Page : 314 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2011-12
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 3842484135
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Author : G. A. 1832-1902 Henty
Publisher : Palala Press
Page : 358 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2016-04-26
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1354629884
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 libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Author : George Alfred Henty
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2020-10-05
Category : Marlborough, John Churchill, 1St Duke Of, 1650-1722
ISBN : 9798693882409
"One, two, three, four, one, two, three, four--turn to your lady; one, two, three, four--now deep reverence. Now you take her hand; no, not her whole hand--the tips of her fingers; now you lead her to her seat; now a deep bow, so. That will do. You are improving, but you must be more light, more graceful, more courtly in your air; still you will do."Now run away, Mignon. to the garden; you have madam's permission to gather fruit."Now, Monsieur Rupert, we will take our lesson in fencing."The above speech was in the French language, and the speaker was a tall, slightly-built man of about fifty years of age. The scene was a long low room, in a mansion situated some two miles from Derby. The month was January, 1702, and King William the Third sat upon the throne. In the room, in addition to the dancing master, were the lad he was teaching, an active, healthy-looking boy between fifteen and sixteen; his partner, a bright-faced French girl of some twelve years of age; and an old man, nearer eighty than seventy, but still erect and active, who sat in a large armchair, looking on.By the alacrity with which the lad went to an armoire and took out the foils, and steel caps with visors which served as fencing masks, it was clear that he preferred the fencing lesson to the dancing. He threw off his coat, buttoned a padded guard across his chest, and handing a foil to his instructor, took his place before him."Now let us practise that thrust in tierce after the feint and disengage. You were not quite so close as you might have been, yesterday. Ha! ha! that is better. I think that monsieur your grandfather has been giving you a lesson, and poaching on my manor. Is it not so?""Yes," said the old man, "I gave him ten minutes yesterday evening; but I must give it up. My sword begins to fail me, and your pupil gets more skillful, and stronger in the wrist, every day. In the days when I was at Saint Germains with the king, when the cropheads lorded it here, I could hold my own with the best of your young blades. But even allowing fully for the stiffness of age, I think I can still gauge the strength of an opponent, and I think the boy promises to be of premiere force.""It is as you say, monsieur le colonel. My pupil is born to be a fencer; he learns it with all his heart; he has had two good teachers for three years; he has worked with all his energy at it; and he has one of those supple strong wrists that seem made for the sword. He presses me hard."Now, Monsieur Rupert, open play, and do your best."Then began a struggle which would have done credit to any fencing school in Europe. Rupert Holliday was as active as a cat, and was ever on the move, constantly shifting his ground, advancing and retreating with astonishing lightness and activity. At first he was too eager, and his instructor touched him twice over his guard. Then, rendered cautious, he fought more carefully, although with no less quickness than before; and for some minutes there was no advantage on either side, the master's longer reach and calm steady play baffling every effort of his assailant.
Author : G a Henty
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2020-04-21
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798637095353
"One, two, three, four, one, two, three, four--turn to your lady; one, two, three, four--now deep reverence. Now you take her hand; no, not her whole hand--the tips of her fingers; now you lead her to her seat; now a deep bow, so. That will do. You are improving, but you must be more light, more graceful, more courtly in your air; still you will do."Now run away, Mignon. to the garden; you have madam's permission to gather fruit."Now, Monsieur Rupert, we will take our lesson in fencing....
Author : G. Henty
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2015-07-02
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1514796058
A classic historical novel which takes place during Marlborough's Wars.
Author : George Henty
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 825 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2020-05-02
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798639930188
The above speech was in the French language, and the speaker was a tall, slightly-built man of about fifty years of age. The scene was a long low room, in a mansion situated some two miles from Derby. The month was January, 1702, and King William the Third sat upon the throne. In the room, in addition to the dancing master, were the lad he was teaching, an active, healthy-looking boy between fifteen and sixteen; his partner, a bright-faced French girl of some twelve years of age; and an old man, nearer eighty than seventy, but still erect and active, who sat in a large armchair, looking on.By the alacrity with which the lad went to an armoire and took out the foils, and steel caps with visors which served as fencing masks, it was clear that he preferred the fencing lesson to the dancing. He threw off his coat, buttoned a padded guard across his chest, and handing a foil to his instructor, took his place before him."Now let us practise that thrust in tierce after the feint and disengage. You were not quite so close as you might have been, yesterday. Ha! ha! that is better. I think that monsieur your grandfather has been giving you a lesson, and poaching on my manor. Is it not so?""Yes," said the old man, "I gave him ten minutes yesterday evening; but I must give it up. My sword begins to fail me, and your pupil gets more skillful, and stronger in the wrist, every day. In the days when I was at Saint Germains with the king, when the cropheads lorded it here, I could hold my own with the best of your young blades. But even allowing fully for the stiffness of age, I think I can still gauge the strength of an opponent, and I think the boy promises to be of premiere force."
Author : G a Henty
Publisher : Blurb
Page : 332 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2021-08-06
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1006648542
George Alfred Henty (1832-1902), referred to as G. A. Henty, was a prolific English novelist, special correspondent, and Imperialist born in Trumpington, England. He is best known for his historical adventure stories that were popular in the late 19th century. His works include: Out on the Pampas (1871), The Young Buglers (1880), With Clive in India (1884) and Wulf the Saxon (1895). He attended Westminster School, London and later Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge, where he was a keen sportsman. Henty once related in an interview how his storytelling skills grew out of tales told after dinner to his children. He wrote his first children's book, Out on the Pampas in 1868, naming the book's main characters after his children.
