The heroic story of the relief of Ladysmith forms the theme of one of the most powerful romances that have come from Mr. Henty’s pen. When the war breaks out, the hero, Chris King, and his friends band themselves together under the title of the Maritzburg Scouts. From first to last the boy scouts are constantly engaged in perilous and exciting enterprises, from which they always emerge triumphant, thanks to their own skill and courage, and the dash and ingenuity of their leader. “Just the sort of book to inspire an enterprising boy.”—_Army and Navy Gazette_. —By England’s Aid: or, The Freeing of the Netherlands (1585–1604). With 10 page Illustrations by ALFRED PEARSE, and 4 Maps. 6_s._ & 3_s._ 6_d._ Two English lads go to Holland in the service of one of “the fighting Veres”. After many adventures one of the lads finds himself on board a Spanish ship at the defeat of the Armada, and escapes from Spain only to fall into the hands of the Corsairs. He is successful, however, in getting back to Spain, and regains his native country after the capture of Cadiz. “Boys know and love Mr. Henty’s books of adventure, and will welcome his tale of the freeing of the Netherlands.”—_Athenæum_. —Condemned as a Nihilist: A Story of Escape from Siberia. With 8 page Illustrations by WAL PAGET. 5_s._ Godfrey Bullen, a young Englishman resident in St. Petersburg, becomes involved in various political plots, resulting in his seizure and exile to Siberia. After an unsuccessful attempt to escape, he gives himself up to the Russian authorities. Eventually he escapes, and reaches home, having safely accomplished a perilous journey which lasts nearly two years. “The escape from Siberia is well told and the description of prison life is very graphic.”—_Academy_. The Lion of St. Mark: A Tale of Venice, with 6 page Illustrations. Cloth elegant, 3_s._ 6_d._ A story of Venice at a period when intrigue, crime, and bloodshed were rife. The hero, the son of an English trader, displays a fine manliness, and is successful in extricating his friends from imminent dangers. Finally he contributes to the victories of the Venetians at Porto d’Anzo and Chioggia. “Every boy should read The Lion of St. Mark.”—_Saturday Review_. —The Dragon and the Raven: or, The Days of King Alfred. With 8 page Illustrations by C. J. STANILAND. 5_s._ In this story the author gives an account of the desperate struggle between Saxon and Dane for supremacy in England. The hero, a young Saxon, takes part in all the battles fought by King Alfred, and the incidents in his career are unusually varied and exciting. “We have nothing but praise for this story, which is excellently written, and will make the history of the period to which it relates a reality to its readers.”—_School Guardian_. —The Bravest of the Brave: or, with Peterborough in Spain. With 8 page Illustrations by H. M. PAGET. 5_s._