The Fall of Jerusalem by G.A. Henty tells the story of the the first century Jewish revolt from the perspective of a fictional young Jewish man, John of Gamala. Revolting against imperial rule, various Jewish factions struggle for control of the city of Jerusalem and its spectacular Temple. Meanwhile, the Romans are moving quickly to crush the rebellion. Can John and his followers help save the Temple and alleviate the misery of their people? In this adventure you will meet several famous historical men, including Vespasian, Josephus and Titus.
The Fall of Jerusalem by G.A. Henty tells the story of the the first century Jewish revolt from the perspective of a fictional young Jewish man, John ...
When Lisle Bullen's father is killed in the line of duty, the young man must take full personal responsibility for his life. Too young to enlist, he disguises himself as a native soldier. His exceptional skills and maturity soon find him out. Over the course of three military campaigns, Bullen rises to the rank of Lieutenant in His Majesty's Rutlandshire regiment. After two successful campaigns in Central Asia, Bullen is sent to Ghana in Africa. Will he survive his third campaign? How will he make his way in the world now that his father has passed away? These questions and more will be...
When Lisle Bullen's father is killed in the line of duty, the young man must take full personal responsibility for his life. Too young to enlist, he d...
The Cat of Bubastes, A Tale of Ancient Egypt (1889) is a historical novel for young people by British author G.A. Henty. It is the story of a young prince who becomes a slave when the Egyptians conquer his people, then is made a fugitive when his master accidentally kills a sacred cat. The book was illustrated by John Reinhard Weguelin, a notable Victorian painter.
The Cat of Bubastes, A Tale of Ancient Egypt (1889) is a historical novel for young people by British author G.A. Henty. It is the story of a young pr...
From the termination of the campaigns of Marlborough--at which time the British army won for itself a reputation rivalled by that of no other in Europe--to the year when the despatch of a small army under Sir Arthur Wellesley marked the beginning of another series of British victories as brilliant and as unbroken as those of that great commander, the opinion had gained ground in Europe that the British had lost their military virtues, and that, although undoubtedly powerful at sea, they could have henceforth but little influence in European affairs. It is singular that the revival of...
From the termination of the campaigns of Marlborough--at which time the British army won for itself a reputation rivalled by that of no other in Europ...
G.A. Henty himself compared the campaign of Giuseppe Garibaldi and his small band's efforts to invade the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies with that of the conquest of Mexico by Hernan Cortez. Garibaldi and his redshirts overcame long odds and superior foes in order to set the stage for Italian unity. In Out With Garibaldi: A Story of the Liberation of Italy, a young man named Frank Percival joins Garibaldi on his fateful campaign. Will Frank survive the dangers of war and political intrigue? The answers await you in Out With Garibaldi. Alacrity Press is proud to make this classic available to a...
G.A. Henty himself compared the campaign of Giuseppe Garibaldi and his small band's efforts to invade the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies with that of the...
