Blackie & Son's
Illustrated Story Books
1889
HISTORICAL TALES BY
G. A. HENTY
With Kitchener in the Soudan:
A Tale of Atbara and Omdurman.
With 10 Illustrations by W. RAINEY, R.I., and 3 Maps. 6s.
In carrying out various special missionswith which he is entrusted thehero displays so much dash and enterprisethat he soon attains anexceptionally high rank for his age.In all the operations he takes adistinguished part, and adventure followsso close on adventure that theend of the story is reached all too soon.
"Mr. Henty has collected a vast amount of informationabout the reconquest ofthe Soudan, and he succeeds in impressing it upon hisreader's mind at the very timewhen he is interesting him most."--Literary World.
With the British Legion:
A Story of the Carlist Wars.
With 10 Illustrations by WAL PAGET. 6s.
The hero joins the British Legion,which was raised by Sir de LacyEvans to support the cause of Queen Christinaand the infant QueenIsabella, and as soon as he sets footon Spanish soil his adventures begin.Arthur is one of Mr. Henty's most brilliant heroes,and the tale of hisexperiences is thrilling and breathless from first to last.
"It is a rattling story told with verve andspirit."--Pall Mall Gazette.
The Treasure of the Incas:
A Tale of Adventure in Peru.
With 8 Illustrations by WAL PAGET, and a Map. 5s.
The heroes of this powerful story go toPeru to look for the treasurewhich the Incas hid when the Spaniardsinvaded the country. Their taskis both arduous and dangerous,but though they are often disappointed,their courage and perseverance are at last amply rewarded.
"The interest never flags for one moment,and the story is told withvigour."--World.
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