"Treated in a manner most attractive to the boyish reader."—Athenæum.
"Treated in a manner most attractive to the boyish reader."—Athenæum.
The Young Carthaginian: A Story of the Times of Hannibal. ByG. A. Henty. With full-page Illustrations byC. J. Staniland, R. I. 12mo, cloth, price $1.00.
The Young Carthaginian: A Story of the Times of Hannibal. ByG. A. Henty. With full-page Illustrations byC. J. Staniland, R. I. 12mo, cloth, price $1.00.
Boys reading the history of the Punic Wars have seldom a keen appreciation of the merits of the contest. That it was at first a struggle for empire, and afterward 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 Cannæ, and all but took Rome, represents pretty nearly the sum total of their knowledge. To let them know more about this momentous struggle for the empire of the world Mr. Henty has written this story, which not only gives in graphic style a brilliant description of a most interesting period of history, but is a tale of exciting adventure sure to secure the interest of the reader.
"Well constructed and vividly told. From first to last nothing stays the interest of the narrative. It bears us along as on a stream whose current varies in direction, but never loses its force."—Saturday Review.
"Well constructed and vividly told. From first to last nothing stays the interest of the narrative. It bears us along as on a stream whose current varies in direction, but never loses its force."—Saturday Review.
In Freedom's Cause: A Story of Wallace and Bruce. ByG. A. Henty. With full-page Illustrations byGordon Browne. 12mo, cloth, price $1.00.
In Freedom's Cause: A Story of Wallace and Bruce. ByG. A. Henty. With full-page Illustrations byGordon Browne. 12mo, cloth, price $1.00.
In this story the author relates the stirring tale of the Scottish War of Independence. The extraordinary valor and personal prowess of Wallace and Bruce rival the deeds of the mythical heroes of chivalry, and indeed at one time Wallace was ranked with these legendary personages. The researches of modern historians have shown, however, that he was a living, breathing man—and a valiant champion. The hero of the tale fought under both Wallace and Bruce, and while the strictest historical accuracy has been maintained with respect to public events, the work is full of "hairbreadth 'scapes" and wild adventure.
"It is written in the author's best style. Full of the wildest and most remarkable achievements, it is a tale of great interest, which a boy, once he has begun it, will not willingly put on one side."—The Schoolmaster.
"It is written in the author's best style. Full of the wildest and most remarkable achievements, it is a tale of great interest, which a boy, once he has begun it, will not willingly put on one side."—The Schoolmaster.
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