G. A. Henty Books ~ Hardcover Edition

On Sale at $14.49 each! Arranged Chronologically

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 21, 2009  Wynne made a trip to see Doug Schmitt of PrestonSpeed! All of the available Henty titles are restocked. For your convenience, we have listed the out of print titles at the bottom of this page.

Henty Hardcover Edition Novels

Ancient History

Middle Ages

Reformation Through the Age of Revolution

Victorian and Nineteenth Century

American Continent

Henty Trade Paperback Edition Novels

G A Henty Review

Henty Books on Tape See our review of the unabridged Henty books on tape or MP3 audio CD as read by Jim Hodges. Excellent for the auditory learner!

Henty Stories on Audio Jim Weiss of Greathall Productions reads dramatized and abridged versions of some of the Henty books.

Henty Ancient History

Beric the Briton Hardcover Edition

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.

 

9781887159067

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Henty Middle Ages

Wulf the Saxon Hardcover Edition

By G. A. Henty, Published by PrestonSpeed

A Story of the Norman Conquest around 1066A.D. Takes place in Britain, Wales, and, Normandy.

Wulf the Saxon is also available in an abridged dramatized version read by Jim Weiss on CD.

 

9781887159173

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In Freedom’s Cause Hardcover Edition

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:

Jim Hodges reads the unabridged version of In Freedom's Cause on an MP3 CD.

In Freedom's Cause is also available in an abridged dramatized version read by Jim Weiss on CD.

 

9781887159036

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At Agincourt Hardcover Edition

By G. A. Henty, Published by PrestonSpeed

A Tale of the White Hoods of Paris around 1413-15 during the Battle of Agincourt. France and England.

9781887159982

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The Lion of St. Mark Hardcover Edition

By G. A. Henty, Published by PrestonSpeed

Tale of Venice in the 14th Century around 1380 in Europe and Italy. War of Venice and Genoa.

9781887159524

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Henty Reformation Through the Age of Revolution

By Pike and Dyke Hardcover Edition

By G. A. Henty, Published by PrestonSpeed

The Rise of the Dutch Republic (Spanish-Dutch War) around 1579 in Europe and Holland.

9781887159043

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St. Bartholomew’s Eve Hardcover Edition

By G. A. Henty, Published by PrestonSpeed

Henty's story of the massacre of more than 2000 French Huguenots for their faith. Europe and France in the 1570s.

9781887159081

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Under Drake’s Flag Hardcover Edition

By G. A. Henty, Published by PrestonSpeed

Under Drake's Flag takes place on the Spanish Main around 1580.

Jim Hodges reads the unabridged version of Under Drake's Flag on an MP3 CD.

 

9781887159159

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By England’s Aid Hardcover Edition

By G. A. Henty, Published by PrestonSpeed

The Freeing of the Netherlands around 1588 in Europe and Holland. Dutch Struggle for Independence, Spanish Armada.

9781887159371

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The Lion of the North Hardcover Edition

By G. A. Henty, Published by PrestonSpeed

Gustavus Adolphus and the Thirty Years War around 1630 in Europe and Germany.

9781887159425

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Won By the Sword Hardcover Edition

By G. A. Henty, Published by PrestonSpeed

A Tale of the Thirty Years War around 1640 in Germany and France.

9781887159456

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Friends Though Divided Hardcover Edition

By G. A. Henty, Published by PrestonSpeed

A Tale of the English Civil War around 1642 in England

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When London Burned Hardcover Edition

By G. A. Henty, Published by PrestonSpeed

A Story of Restoration Times and the Great Fire. 1665-1666 in England, France, and the Netherlands. Dutch War, Great Plague

9781931587068

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Orange and Green Hardcover Edition

By G. A. Henty, Published by PrestonSpeed

A Tale of the Boyne and Limerick. 1688-90 Rising of Ireland.

9781931587006

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Bonnie Prince Charlie Hardcover Edition

By G. A. Henty, Published by PrestonSpeed

A Tale of Fontenoy and Culloden. Battle of Culloden 1745 Britain, Scotland, France.

9781887159548

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In the Reign of Terror Hardcover Edition

By G. A. Henty, Published by PrestonSpeed

French Revolution around 1793 in Europe, mainly France. Adventures of a Westminster boy.

In the Reign of Terror is also available in an abridged dramatized version read by Jim Weiss on CD.

 

9781887159500

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No Surrender Hardcover Edition

By G. A. Henty, Published by PrestonSpeed

A Tale of the Rising of La Vendée. French Revolution around 1793 in Europe, mainly France.

9781931587044

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The Tiger of Mysore Hardcover Edition

By G. A. Henty, Published by PrestonSpeed

Story of the war with Tippo Saib around 1795 in India--Mysore War.

9781887159906

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At Aboukir and Acre Hardcover Edition

By G. A. Henty, Published by PrestonSpeed

A Story of Napoleon's Invasion of Egypt.

"Follow young Edgar as he saves the life of a son of an Arab chief, is accepted into their tribe and takes part in the Battle of the Pyramids and the revolt at Cairo. He joins the Navy in opposition to the French during Napoleon's invasion of Palestine and fights until he's cut off from home at the Battle of the Nile. Adventures abound as Edgar works his way from Africa to Palestine until Napoleon's historic defeat. Around 1798.

 

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Through Russian Snows Hardcover Edition

By G. A. Henty, Published by PrestonSpeed

A Story of Napoleon's Retreat from Moscow, Russia in 1812 during the Napoleonic Wars.

9781931587150

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Henty Victorian and Nineteenth Century

Facing Death Hardcover Edition

By G. A. Henty, Published by PrestonSpeed

A Tale of the Coal Mines in the 1800's in Wales. Depicts life in a Welsh mining village.

9781887159487

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With Moore at Corunna Hardcover Edition

By G. A. Henty, Published by PrestonSpeed

A Tale of the Peninsular War in Portugal around 1808.

9781931587020

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Under Wellington's Command Hardcover Edition

By G. A. Henty, Published by PrestonSpeed

Tale of the Peninsular War around 1810 in Portugal and Spain.

9781887159944

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To Herat and Cabul Hardcover Edition

By G. A. Henty, Published by PrestonSpeed

A Story of the First Afghan War around 1840-2 in Afghanistan.

9781931587174

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By Sheer Pluck Hardcover Edition

By G. A. Henty, Published by PrestonSpeed

A Tale of the Ashanti War, By Sheer Pluck takes place on the Gold Coast of Africa around 1873.

9781887159777

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For Name and Fame Hardcover Edition

By G. A. Henty, Published by PrestonSpeed

Second Afghan War around 1879 in Afghanistan.

9781931587129

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The Dash for Khartoum Hardcover Edition

By G. A. Henty, Published by PrestonSpeed

A Tale of the Nile Expedition to rescue General Gordon around 1885 Africa and Sudan.

9781887159418

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With Kitchener in the Soudan Hardcover Edition

By G. A. Henty, Published by PrestonSpeed

A Story of Athara and Omdurman that takes place in Africa and Egypt around 1898.

9781931587488

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Henty American Continent

With Wolfe in Canada Hardcover Edition

By G. A. Henty, Published by PrestonSpeed

This is a tale of the French and Indian War. With Wolfe in Canada takes place in Pennsylvania, New York, and Canada during the 1750s to 1760s time period.

Jim Hodges reads the unabridged version of With Wolfe in Canada on an MP3 CD.

 

9781887159180

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True to the Old Flag Hardcover Edition

By G. A. Henty, Published by PrestonSpeed

True to the Old Flag is a tale of the American War for Independence and takes place in America from 1775 to 1783.

Jim Hodges reads the unabridged version of True to the Old Flag on an MP3 CD.

 

9781887159142

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Treasure of the Incas Hardcover Edition

By G. A. Henty, Published by PrestonSpeed

Learn about the history and culture of Peru in this Henty story set in 1830's Peru.

9781931587358

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Captain Bayley's Heir Hardcover Edition

By G. A. Henty, Published by PrestonSpeed

A Tale of the Gold Fields of California takes place in America around 1849

9781931587525

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Out on the Pampas Hardcover Edition

By G. A. Henty, Published by PrestonSpeed

Or, The Young Settlers takes place in Argentina and South America during the mid-1800s.

9781887159791

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With Lee in Virginia Hardcover Edition

By G. A. Henty, Published by PrestonSpeed

G. A. Henty's With Lee in Virginia takes place during War Between the States during the 1860s. Your student will learn about state's rights, slavery, and the Civil War.

Jim Hodges reads the unabridged version of With Lee in Virginia on an MP3 CD.

 

9781887159098

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Out of Stock Titles ~ Unavailable at Lamp Post Homeschool Store at this time.

We hope they will be back in print at a later date.

Cat of Bubastes Hardcover Edition

By G. A. Henty, Published by PrestonSpeed

Cat of BubastesAround 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.

Cat of Bubastes is also available in an abridged version read by Jim Weiss on CD.

 

An unabridged version is read by Jim Hodges on the Cat of Bubastes MP3 Audio CD.

9781887159166

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The Young Carthaginian Hardcover Edition

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.

The Young Carthaginian is also available in an abridged version read by Jim Weiss on CD.

 

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For the Temple Hardcover Edition

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.

 

9781887159005

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The Dragon and the Raven Hardcover Edition

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.

Jim Hodges reads the unabridged version of The Dragon and The Raven on an MP3 CD.

 

9781887159012

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Winning His Spurs Hardcover Edition

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.

Jim Hodges reads the unabridged version of Winning His Spurs on an MP3 CD.

 

9781887159135

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St. George For England Hardcover Edition

By G. A. Henty, Published by PrestonSpeed

A Tale of Cressy and Pointiers in Europe and France around 1340.

9781887159265

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A March on London Hardcover Edition

By 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 Border Hardcover Edition

By G. A. Henty, Published by PrestonSpeed

1400 Shrewsbury

9781931587211

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A Knight of the White Cross Hardcover Edition

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:

Jim Hodges reads the unabridged version of A Knight of the White Cross MP3 Audio CD on an MP3 CD.

 

9781887159241

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A Jacobite Exile Hardcover Edition

By G. A. Henty, Published by PrestonSpeed

Adventures of a Young Englishman in the Service of Charles XII of Sweden. Around 1695 during the Swedish-Russian War.

9781931587242

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With Frederick the Great Hardcover Edition

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 India Hardcover Edition

By G. A. Henty, Published by PrestonSpeed

Around 1786 in India.

9781931587181

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With the Allies to Pekin Hardcover Edition

By G. A. Henty, Published by PrestonSpeed

A Tale of the Boxer Rising around 1900 in China.

9781931587273

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The Short Stories Of G. A. Henty, Hardcover Edition

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.

Two of the stories in The Short Stories of G. A. Henty are also available in an abridged dramatized version read by Jim Weiss on CD.

 

9781931587334

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By Right of Conquest Hardcover Edition

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.

Jim Hodges reads the unabridged version of By Right of Conquest on an MP3 CD.

 

9781887159111

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