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Henty Sampler #2: Ten Historical Novels

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This file includes: By England's Aid or The Freeing of the Netherlands (1585-1604), By Pike and Dyke: a Tale of the Rise of the Dutch Republic, By Right of Conquest or With Cortez in Mexico, By Sheer Pluck: a Tale of the Ashanti War, Captain Bayley's Heir: a Tale of the Gold Fields of California, Colonel Thorndyke's Secret, Condemned as a Nihilist: a Story of Escape from Siberia, The Cornet of the Horse: a Tale of Marlborough's Wars, Dash for Khartoum: a Tale of the Nile Expedition, and The Dragon and the Raven or the Days of King Alfred. According to Wikipedia: "George Alfred Henty (8 December 1832 – 16 November 1902), was a prolific English novelist, special correspondent and Imperialist. 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)."