Blackie & Son's Illustrated Story Books Catalogue, 1889Blackie & Son
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Blackie & Son's Illustrated Story Books Catalogue, 1889
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"It is literally true that the narrative never flags a
moment."--_Academy_.
"Thec Dash for Khartoum will be appreciated even by those who
don’t ordinarily care a dash for anything."--_Punch_.
*With Wolfe in Canada:*
or, The Winning of a Continent.
With 12 page Illustrations by GORDON BROWNE. 6s.
Mr. Henty tells the story of the struggle between Britain and France for
supremacy on the North American continent. The fall of Quebec decided
that the Anglo-Saxon race should predominate in the New World; that
Britain, and not France, should take the lead among the nations.
"A moving tale of military exploit and thrilling
adventure."--_Daily News_.
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*G. A. HENTY*
*Held Fast for England:*
A Tale of the Siege of Gibraltar.
With 8 page Illustrations by GORDON BROWNE. 5s.
The story deals with one of the most memorable sieges in history. The
hero, a young Englishman resident in Gibraltar, takes a brave and worthy
part in the long defence, and we learn with what bravery,
resourcefulness, and tenacity the Rock was held for England.
"There is no cessation of exciting incident throughout the
story."--_Athæneum_.
*In the Irish Brigade:*
A Tale of War in Flanders and Spain.
With 12 page Illustrations by CHARLES M. SHELDON. 6s.
The hero is a young officer in the Irish Brigade, which for many years
after the siege of Limerick formed the backbone of the French army. He
goes through many stirring adventures, successfully carries out
dangerous missions in Spain, saves a large portion of the French army at
Oudenarde, and even has the audacity to kidnap the Prime Minister of
England.
A stirring book of military adventure."--_Scotsman_.
*At Agincourt:*
A Tale of the White Hoods of Paris.
With 12 page Illustrations by WAL PAGET. 6s.
Sir Eustace de Villeroy, in journeying from Hampshire to his castle in
France, made young Guy Aylmer one of his escort. Soon thereafter the
castle was attacked, and the English youth displayed such valour that
his liege-lord made him commander of a special mission to Paris. This
he accomplished, returning in time to take part in the campaign against
the French which ended in the glorious victory for England at Agincourt.
"Cannot fail to commend itself to boys of all
ages."--_Manchester Courier_.
*A Final Reckoning:*
A Tale of Bush Life in Australia.
With 8 page Illustrations by W. B. WOLLEN. 5s.
The hero, a young Englishman, emigrates to Australia, where he gets
employment as an officer in the mounted police. A few years of active
work gain him promotion to a captaincy. In that post he greatly
distinguishes himself, and finally leaves the service and settles down
as a squatter.
"A stirring story capitally told."--_Guardian_.
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