Young Lawrence, an invalid, is lovingly cared for by his old nurse, Mrs. Dunn, yet he dreads the cold and fog of the coming English winter. When he learns that one of his guardians, Preston the Professor, is planning an archaeological expedition to Turkey, he begs to be taken along. Lawrence's other guardian, Burne the Lawyer, declares that he will accompany them and that they will bring Lawrence back a man! Traveling by boat and overland they reach Smyrna in Turkey where they engage Yussuf as their guide. Through the months that follow, they travel deeper and deeper into the remote regions...

In the days of Robin Hood, a young boy named Robin is journeying through Sherwood Forest in a train of heavily-laden pack mules when suddenly the company is surrounded by rough men in green. Deserted in the commotion by an unfaithful servant, Robin finds himself alone in the forest. After a miserable night and an encounter with a bullying swineherd, Robin is found by Little John. A special friendship quickly develops between the boy and his huge companion. Robin is treated kindly by Robin Hood, Maid Marian and the Merry Men, but he cannot help wondering how long he must wait for his father,...

In the days of Robin Hood, a young boy named Robin is journeying through Sherwood Forest in a train of heavily-laden pack mules when suddenly the company is surrounded by rough men in green. Deserted in the commotion by an unfaithful servant, Robin finds himself alone in the forest. After a miserable night and an encounter with a bullying swineherd, Robin is found by Little John. A special friendship quickly develops between the boy and his huge companion. Robin is treated kindly by Robin Hood, Maid Marian and the Merry Men, but he cannot help wondering how long he must wait for his father,...

Young Lawrence, an invalid, is lovingly cared for by his old nurse, Mrs. Dunn, yet he dreads the cold and fog of the coming English winter. When he learns that one of his guardians, Preston the Professor, is planning an archaeological expedition to Turkey, he begs to be taken along. Lawrence's other guardian, Burne the Lawyer, declares that he will accompany them and that they will bring Lawrence back a man! Traveling by boat and overland they reach Smyrna in Turkey where they engage Yussuf as their guide. Through the months that follow, they travel deeper and deeper into the remote regions...

G. A. Henty was one of the most popular boys' authors of the 1800's, a "grand influence for good" who "taught more lasting history to boys than all the school-masters of his generation." This biography, written by a friend and colleague shortly after Henty's death, offers a rare look at a fascinating man From his early life as a sickly child, to dodging bullets in the streets of Paris as a fearless war correspondent, or tramping through the jungles of the African Gold Coast, Henty's life reads like one of his stories. A must read for all Henty fans

Eighteen-year-old Marcus is the son of a great Roman general, Cracis, who had fallen from grace some years previously. Marcus and his father live quietly on a small farm in southern Italy along with an old ex-soldier, Serge. Marcus wants nothing more than to be a soldier, but his father has forbidden any discussion of the topic. One day a stranger comes to the farm and succeeds in convincing Marcus' father to join him in a war against the Gauls. Cracis forbids Marcus to follow him, but Marcus is a head-strong young man. Who is the stranger? Will Marcus find his father? Who will win the war...

An extremely wealthy but reclusive man has died, leaving an eccentric will which hints at great riches hidden somewhere in the house. Reprint of the mystery novel originally published in 1885.

Excerpt: ...if even now, after losing so many men, and with so many more half disabled, if the enemy had made a bold assault now, they would have won the place dearly, though win it they must. That did not seem their way, though they wanted the place for the sake of the great store of arms and ammunition it contained, but all the same they wanted to buy it cheap. I found Captain Dyer ready enough to listen to my plan, though he shook his head, and said it was desperate. But after a little thought, he said:

In 1902, prolific British author George Alfred Henty passed away, leaving behind a rich body of historical fiction that is still enjoyed by readers today. After dropping out of college, Henty enrolled in the army, where he first witnessed combat and, later, became a war correspondent. His vivid accounts were read far and wide. Henty is best remembered for the dozens of historical fiction books he wrote for boys. His lead character typically was a lad on the verge of adulthood who exhibited desirable character traits, like courage, hard work, and modesty. The setting of each story was usually...