Henty, G. A. (George Alfred) 1832-1902

With Lee in Virginia : a story of the American Civil War by G. A Henty ( Book )
120 editions published between 1889 and 2009 in English and held by 695 libraries worldwide
Presents, chronologically, some of the great battles during the Northern invasion of Virginia during the Civil War.

The cat of Bubastes : a tale of ancient Egypt by G. A Henty ( Book )
91 editions published between 1888 and 2010 in 3 languages and held by 589 libraries worldwide
In 1250 B.C. the teenaged son of the Egyptian high priest sets off a series of harrowing events when he accidentally kills the sacred cat of Bubastes and, accompanied by his sister and two foreign slaves, embarks on a dangerous journey to find safe haven beyond the borders of Egypt.

The young Carthaginian : a story of the times of Hannibal by G. A Henty ( Book )
81 editions published between 1886 and 2010 in English and held by 541 libraries worldwide
Young people who read the history of the Punic Wars may not possess a keen appreciation of the merits of the contest. That it was at first a struggle for empire and afterwards for existence on the part of Carthage, that Hannibal was a great and skillful general, that he defeated the Romans at Trebia, Lake Trasimenus, and Cannae and all but took Rome: this may represent the sum total of their knowledge.

In freedom's cause : a story of Wallace and Bruce by G. A Henty ( Book )
100 editions published between 1884 and 2010 in English and Undetermined and held by 533 libraries worldwide
At the turn of the fourteenth century in Scotland, young Archie Forbes becomes involved with both William Wallace and Robert the Bruce in the struggle for Scottish independence from English rule.

For the temple : a tale of the fall of Jerusalem by G. A Henty ( Book )
81 editions published between 1880 and 2010 in English and Korean and held by 515 libraries worldwide
A tale of the last days of the Temple at Jerusalem. In the face of overwhelming odds, John of Gamala does his best to save God's Temple, harrassing Roman work parties, burning Roman camps, defending Jerusalem during the Roman siege, and even fighting Titus himself in hand-to-hand combat. John forges a relationship with the Roman leader that lasts until after the war. In spite of fighting a losing battle, he keeps his integrity and honor intact.

Under Drake's flag : a tale of the Spanish Main by G. A Henty ( Book )
93 editions published between 1883 and 2007 in English and Spanish and held by 488 libraries worldwide
Young Ned Hearne shares in Francis Drake's adventures on the Spanish Main.

Winning his spurs : a tale of the crusades by G. A Henty ( Book )
106 editions published between 1800 and 2010 in English and held by 440 libraries worldwide
Cuthbert de Lance, the Earl of Evesham's page, participates in the Crusades.

The dragon and the raven, or, The days of King Alfred by G. A Henty ( Book )
63 editions published between 1800 and 2008 in English and held by 428 libraries worldwide
Follows the exploits of a young nobleman as he takes part in the battles of King Alfred.

The lion of St. Mark : a story of Venice in the fourteenth century by G. A Henty ( Book )
103 editions published between 1880 and 2008 in 5 languages and held by 422 libraries worldwide
During the 14th century, an English boy moves to Venice with his father and experiences many adventures and intrigues as he grows to young manhood.

With Wolfe in Canada, or, The winning of a continent by G. A Henty ( Book )
114 editions published between 1800 and 2008 in English and held by 395 libraries worldwide
When young James Walsham leaves England unexpectedly in 1755 and finds himself in America fighting in the French and Indian War, he discovers that he must still contend with the treachery of his old rival.