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 ...
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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 against the background of a troubled time in history and the young man would meet the historically famous such as Hannibal, the Emperor Titus and Horatio Nelson. In George Alfred Henty: The Story of an Active Life, George Manville Fenn chronicles Henty's fascinating life. Henty fans will appreciate their beloved author all the more, after reading this thrilling account.
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Very Good. 1290845980. Large 8vo 9"-10" tall; 412 pages; Trade size paperback in glossy title lettered covers. Facsimile reprinting of the 1907 edition, reproduced from the pages of an existing library held copy. Text reproduction is clear and good. VG thus.
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