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Henty Books on Audio CDs by Jim Weiss

Historical fiction by G. A. Henty is read by storyteller Jim Weiss on these audio CD sets.  You can use these sets to supplement your history curriculum.  Jim Weiss has a dramatic reading ability that is sure to entertain your children.

• Cat of Bubastes
• Young Carthaginian
• Wulf the Saxon
• Beric the Briton CD Set
• In Freedoms Cause CD Set
• In the Reign of Terror CD Set
• G. A. Henty Short Story Collection, Volume 1 CD

Henty Books Audio For Ages 7 to Adult

The Cat of Bubastes CD Set

By G. A. Henty and Read by Jim Weiss

Six hours of adventure in ancient Egypt (1250 BC), written by G. A. Henty and read by storyteller Jim Weiss. Amid chariot battles and court intrigues, Nile crocodiles and desert bandits, a young man finds friendship, love and his own destiny in The Cat of Bubastes. This thoughtfully abridged version of the Henty classic is available on 4 cassettes or 5 CDs.

• Cat of Bubastes Hardcover Edition If you like the story, you might want to read the book.

The Young Carthaginian CD Set

By G. A. Henty and Read by Jim Weiss

Nine hours of thrilling adventure as Hannibal of Carthage battles mighty Rome (220 BC, Rome and Carthage), written by G. A. Henty and read by storyteller Jim Weiss. You'll be there to cross the perilous, snow-choked Alps; battle bloodthirsty beasts; duel cunning traitors in vividly drawn ancient cities; even defy overwhelming Roman armies. Engaging characters and rousing, historically accurate adventure in a thoughtfully abridged recording of the Young Carthaginian.

• The Young Carthaginian Hardcover Edition If you like the story, you might want to read the book.

Beric the Briton CD Set

By G. A. Henty and Read by Jim Weiss

Ten hours of intriguing adventure in Ancient Britain and Rome, Beric the Briton was written by G. A. Henty and is read by storyteller Jim Weiss. Beric, a dashing young British chieftain, must fight for liberty, from the forests of his homeland, where he defies legendary Roman legions, to the Roman Coliseum, where he must employ gladiatorial skills to defend a persecuted maiden.  G. A. Henty provides fascinating details of life in a Roman villa, in the imperial palace, and in the villages of tribal Britons; and accurately show the strengths that allowed the Romans to conquer their empire and the weaknesses that would end it.

• Beric the Briton Hardcover Edition If you like the story, you might want to read the book.

Wulf the Saxon CD Set

By G. A. Henty and Read by Jim Weiss

Eight hours of adventure in the setting of the Norman Conquest, written by G. A. Henty and read by Jim Weiss. Wulf the Saxon is a story of loyalty, courage and perseverance set in Britain and Normandy. Historical fiction at its best! (1066, England)

• Wulf the Saxon Hardcover Edition If you like the story, you might want to read the book.

In Freedom's Cause CD Set

By G. A. Henty and Read by Jim Weiss

One of G. A. Henty's most stirring adventures tells the story of William Wallace and Robert the Bruce as they battle the brutal seizure of their native Scotland by England's King Edward I. With the Scottish heroes is the courageous, young Archie Forbes, whose daring, insightful mind is as sharp as his flashing sword. In Freedom's Cause delivers dramatic portrayals of real Scottish and English leaders in their native countries, and places the listener in the middle of famous medieval battles, sudden swordplay in narrow streets, and dramatic tests of friendship and love.  Set in England and Scotland from 1296 to 1314, the main event is Scotland's battle for independence.

• In Freedom's Cause Hardcover Edition If you like the story, you might want to read the book.

In the Reign of Terror CD Set

By G. A. Henty and Read by Jim Weiss

In the Reign of Terror you'll find "nine hours of breathtaking adventure during the French Revolution (1793), one of history's most important events.  As the revolution begins, we meet Harry Sandwith, a young Englishman hired to be a companion to the sons of a nobleman.  At first considered by the aristocratic family to be beneath their class, Harry soon proves his worth by saving the lives of the girls in the family.  throughout the story, Harry is called upon to summon his courage as he rescues his French friends from the perils of war-torn France."

In the Reign of Terror "is one of our all-time favorite Henty stories, and Jim's recording of it kept our entire family (ages 5-46!) transfixed for hours on end!" -Home Educator

• In the Reign of Terror Hardcover Edition If you like the story, you might want to read the book.

 G. A. Henty Short Story Collection, Volume 1 CD

By G. A. Henty and Read by Jim Weiss

In Frontier Girl, we meet Mary Mitford, a remarkable fifteen year old girl who risks her life and the things she holds dear to save the lives of her parents from a cunning and intentional Indian attack. It takes place on the American Frontier in the late 1700's.

In Surly Joe, a crusty old sea captain called Surly Joe finds himself in the perilous situation of having to choose between saving the lives of his two sons or a young girl placed in his charge. The pain from such a decision becomes eased when two small girls enter his life.  It takes place in Victorian England in the 1890's.

Jim Weiss Storytelling CDs at Lamp Post Homeschool Store

• Jim Weiss Storytelling CDs
• Stories, Myths, and Legends from Foreign Land on CD
• Greathall Legends CDs
• Story of the World CDs Jim Weiss reads the unabridged version of Susan Wise Bauer's Story of the World.  Volumes 1, 3, and 4 are available.

Revised 06/18/08