G. A. Henty

G. A. Henty, or George Alfred Henty, was a British author born in 1832, renowned for his captivating historical novels aimed at young readers. With a background as a war correspondent and a passion for storytelling, Henty transported his audience to thrilling moments in history through his richly detailed narratives. His tales often feature young protagonists who embark on adventurous journeys, encountering historical events and figures along the way, all while imparting lessons of bravery and integrity.

Henty's unique ability to blend factual history with engaging fiction has made his works beloved for generations. Though he wrote extensively in the late 19th century, his stories remain timeless, inviting readers to explore different cultures and epochs. If you’re curious about adventure and history, take a moment to dive into Henty's fascinating world right here in the app. You might just find your next favorite story waiting for you!

In the Reign of Terror: The Adventures of a Westminster Boy

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Like all Henty books, this one centers around a young English lad whose courtesy and courage win the day. Harry Sandwith travels to France t…

True to the Old Flag

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True to the Old Flag invites listeners into the tumultuous world of the American War of Independence, told from a unique perspective—the Bri…

Captain Bayley's Heir: A Tale of the Gold Fields of California

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When young Frank is falsely accused of a crime, he leaves England to seek adventure in America. He joins a wagon train heading west to the C…

Colonel Thorndyke's Secret

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Intrigue, murder, highwaymen... A British soldier serving in India has stolen a diamond bracelet from a Hindu idol. The bracelet comes into …

At the Point of the Bayonet: A Tale of the Mahratta War

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At the Point of the Bayonet transports listeners to the tumultuous landscape of 19th-century India, where the British Empire's ambitions cla…

The Curse of Carne's Hold

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When Ronald Mervyn from Devonshire is falsely accused of murder he emigrates to South Africa. He takes part in the Kaffir war and during thi…

By Right of Conquest; Or, With Cortez in Mexico

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In perhaps the most audacious military enterprise in the history of human conquest, Cortez, with only a few hundred men, conquered a civili…

Through the Fray

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Ned Sankey is a quick-tempered, strong-willed boy during the Luddite riots in Yorkshire. The happy times at the beginning of the story are s…

Bonnie Prince Charlie: a Tale of Fontenoy and Culloden

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This is a tale of the son of a Scottish officer, who gets arrested for helping a Jacobite agent. Set during the Jacobite rebellion in Scotl…

The Lion of Saint Mark: A Story of Venice in the Fourteenth Century

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"Of all the chapters of history, there are few more interesting or wonderful than that which tells the story of the rise and progress …

In the Irish Brigade: A Tale of War in Flanders and Spain

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In this adventure story by the novelist and war correspondent, G.A. Henty, Desmond Kennedy, a young Irishman flees political oppression and …

A Knight of the White Cross

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Adventure, pirates, a young orphan finds a place with a legendary order of knights. Fighting on sea and land to defend his people from barba…

Dash for Khartoum

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When a nursemaid mixes up her baby boy and the baby of the family she works for, the family decides to keep both. Years later, the nursemaid…

With Moore at Corunna

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Terrence O’Conner, Son of an officer in the “Mayo Fusiliers,” joins as an ensign when the regiment is called out to Portugal to fight the Fr…

For the Temple: A Tale of the Fall of Jerusalem

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In all history, there is no drama of more terrible interest than that which terminated with the total destruction of Jerusalem. Had the whol…

Redskin and Cow-Boy: A Tale of the Western Plains

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The central interest of this story is found in the many adventures of an English lad who seeks employment as a cowboy on a cattle ranch. His…

Under Wellington’s Command

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Under Wellington's Command is the sequel to With Moore at Corunna. The book picks up where the last book left off when Portugal is freed fr…

Tales from the Works of G.A.Henty

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George Alfred Henty was an English newspaper correspondent who became a prolific author of, predominantly, adventure stories for boys. Most …

Tales of Daring and Danger

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G A Henty takes us on a variety of adventures in this collection:A daring rescue on rough seas, a military action against Chinese pirates, h…

In the Hands of the Cave-Dwellers

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In the Hands of the Cave-Dwellers is a classic adventure where the hero is an American sailor who saves a young Mexican from thugs. The stor…

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