During the Civil War, Vincent Wingfield, a young southern gentleman, is involved in the battles and intrigues of his time. His family owns a plantation in Virginia and they treat their slaves in a humane manner. He even dares to interfere when his neighbors harass and mishandle their own slaves. The Civil War pulls him into the armed forces and he serves as an officer. He gets caught spying for the South and is ordered to be shot. But, the night before his execution his colored companion saves him and they race home to Richmond, with many adventures along the way. Many people, real battles...
During the Civil War, Vincent Wingfield, a young southern gentleman, is involved in the battles and intrigues of his time. His family owns a plantatio...
This is an audacious story of the end of the thirteenth century; the hard oppressed people of Scotland rebelled against their despised English ruler, King Edward I. Longshanks. The BATTLE FOR SCOTLAND recounts the Scots' desperate but ultimately triumphant struggle in the face of overwhelming odds - a hard-fought series of battles conducted under the leadership of William Wallace and Robert the Bruce. Time has burnished the feats of these great heroes to mythic proportions, but Wallace and Bruce were real people. This gripping tale of courage, loyalty, and ingenuity recounts their deeds...
This is an audacious story of the end of the thirteenth century; the hard oppressed people of Scotland rebelled against their despised English ruler, ...
It is around 1450 B.C. and the Egyptians have conquered the Rebu country. Young Prince Amuba and his faithful charioteer, Jethro, have been taken captive after his father, the King, had been killed in battle. Now in Thebes, Amuba becomes the servant and confidante to Chebron, the son of Ameres, high priest of Osiris. The new friends discover evidence of a murderous conspiracy within the ranks of the priesthood. But, the accidental death of a sacred cat forces them to flee for their lives before the heinous crimes can be prevented. With Jethro as their trustful guide and protector, the boys...
It is around 1450 B.C. and the Egyptians have conquered the Rebu country. Young Prince Amuba and his faithful charioteer, Jethro, have been taken capt...