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G. A. Henty Books ~ Ancient and Middle Ages
G. A. Henty Books ~ Hardcover Edition
The Henty Hardcover Edition novels are printed on acid-free, archival-quality paper known as "natural book text."
The cloth is the highest quality cover stock available and the bindings are smyth sewed—not just glued. Preston Speed has been reprinting the Henty books for the homeschool market since 1996.
- July 19, 2011 The books we have listed are now in stock. For your convenience, we have listed the out of print Henty books at the bottom of this page.
Henty Hardcover Edition Novels
Ancient History
By G. A. Henty, Published by PrestonSpeed
Follow Hannibal's campaigns around 220 B.C. in Carthage, Spain, and Italy in the Young Carthaginian. This is a good choice if you want to learn about Hannibal and the rise of the Romans.
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9781887159128 |
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By G. A. Henty, Published by PrestonSpeed
A Story of the Norman Conquest around 1066A.D. Wulf the Saxon takes place in Britain, Wales, and, Normandy.
- Wulf the Saxon is also available in an abridged dramatized version read by Jim Weiss on CD.
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9781887159173 |
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By G. A. Henty, Published by PrestonSpeed
In 1314, Wallace and Bruce fought the British in Scotland. Or you can learn about it by listening to In Freedom's Cause:
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9781887159036 Three copies available 09-28-11 |
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St. George For EnglandBy G. A. Henty, Published by PrestonSpeed A Tale of Cressy and Pointiers, St George for England takes place in Europe and France around 1340. |
9781887159265 |
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The Lion of St. MarkBy G. A. Henty, Published by PrestonSpeed A Tale of Venice, The Lion of St. Mark is set in the 14th Century around 1380 in Europe and Italy. War of Venice and Genoa. |
9781887159524 |
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At AgincourtBy G. A. Henty, Published by PrestonSpeed
A Tale of the White Hoods of Paris, At Agincourt is set around 1413-15 during the Battle of Agincourt. France and England. |
9781887159982 |
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The Boy's Guide To The Historical Adventures Of G. A. Henty
The Boy's Guide To The Historical Adventures Of G. A. Henty By William Potter
Arranged by time period, more than 70 historical narrative books by G. A. Henty are listed with plot summaries and historical overviews. The Boys Guide to the Historical Adventures of G. A. Henty is an excellent resource for choosing your next Henty book. Paperback |
9781929241156 |
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Out of Print Henty Books ~ Unavailable at Lamp Post Homeschool Store at this time.
We hope they will be back in print at a later date.
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By G. A. Henty, Published by PrestonSpeed
Taking place in 61 A.D., you can follow Beric from Britain to Rome and learn about the Romans and early Christianity in Beric the Briton. This is one of the favorite Henty
books among our customers.
- Jim Hodges reads the unabridged version of Beric the Britain on an MP3 CD.
- Beric the Briton is also available in an abridged dramatized version read by Jim Weiss on CD.
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9781887159067 |
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A Jacobite ExileBy G. A. Henty, Published by PrestonSpeed
A Jacobite Exile, Adventures of a Young Englishman in the Service of Charles XII of Sweden occurs around 1695 during the Swedish-Russian War. |
9781931587242 |
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By G. A. Henty, Published by PrestonSpeed
Around 1250 B.C., the Cat of Bubastes is a tale of ancient Egypt around 1250 B.C. The hero's travels take him to Africa and Egypt.
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9781887159166 |
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Cat of Bubastes by Dover Publications is in print. |
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By G. A. Henty, Published by PrestonSpeed
For the Temple is a tale of the fall of Jerusalem in 70 A.D. It's interesting to compare to Beric the Britain which takes place in the same time period but a different location. Much insight is provided by Henty into the history of the downfall of Jerusalem.
- Jim Hodges reads the unabridged version of For the Temple on an MP3 CD.
- For the Temple is also available in an abridged dramatized version read by Jim Weiss on audio CD.
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9781887159005 |
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By G. A. Henty, Published by PrestonSpeed
Set during the Viking invasions of England and France from AD 870 to 901, The Dragon and the Raven tells the story of a Saxon thane in the time of Alfred the Great. It takes place in Britain and Norway.
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9781887159012 |
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By G. A. Henty, Published by PrestonSpeed
In 1190 during the Third Crusade, young Cuthbert de Lance accompanies King Richard the Lion Hearted to the Holy Land as a page in Winning His Spurs.
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9781887159135 |
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A March on LondonBy G. A. Henty, Published by PrestonSpeed Wat Tyler's Insurrection around 1381 in England and Flanders. |
9781887159920 |
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Both Sides of the BorderBy G. A. Henty, Published by PrestonSpeed Both Sides of the Border is set around 1400 in Shrewsbury. |
9781931587211 |
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By G. A. Henty, Published by PrestonSpeed
Tale of the Siege of Rhodes around 1480 in Europe. Or you can learn about it by listening to the audiobook:
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9781887159241 |
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With Frederick the Great
By G. A. Henty, Published by PrestonSpeed A Story of the Seven Years War takes place in Europe around 1760. |
9781887159814 |
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With Clive in IndiaBy G. A. Henty, Published by PrestonSpeed Around 1786 in India. |
9781931587181 |
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The Short Stories Of G. A. Henty,By G. A. Henty, Published by PrestonSpeed
Volume 1 includes several short stories that take place on the North American Continent during the 1620s to the 1870s. |
9781931587334 |
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By G. A. Henty, Published by PrestonSpeed
Learn about the conquest of the Aztec Empire in Mexico in By Right of Conquest, a story about Hernando Cortez through the eyes of an English boy. It takes place from 1518 to 1523.
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9781887159111 |
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