Tales Of Daring And Danger - Henty, G. A.
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Embark on a thrilling expedition through time and space in G. A. Henty's mesmerizing collection, 'Tales of Daring and Danger.' Within its pages, readers will be transported to far-flung lands and eras, where the indomitable human spirit faces perilous challenges with unwavering courage. Henty, a master of historical fiction, weaves together captivating narratives that intertwine adventure, history, and daring acts of heroism. Each tale in this extraordinary collection offers a unique glimpse into the past, immersing readers in richly detailed settings and pulse-pounding action. From ancient…mehr

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Embark on a thrilling expedition through time and space in G. A. Henty's mesmerizing collection, 'Tales of Daring and Danger.' Within its pages, readers will be transported to far-flung lands and eras, where the indomitable human spirit faces perilous challenges with unwavering courage. Henty, a master of historical fiction, weaves together captivating narratives that intertwine adventure, history, and daring acts of heroism. Each tale in this extraordinary collection offers a unique glimpse into the past, immersing readers in richly detailed settings and pulse-pounding action. From ancient civilizations to medieval battles, and from treacherous voyages to thrilling escapades, 'Tales of Daring and Danger' encompasses a vast array of historical periods and geographical locations. Henty's meticulous research breathes life into his stories, enabling readers to witness the triumphs and tribulations of extraordinary characters against the backdrop of meticulously recreated historical events.
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English author and war correspondent George Alfred Henty lived from 8 December 1832 to 16 November 1902. He is most well-known for his historical fiction and adventure books, including The Dragon & The Raven (1886), For The Temple (1888), Under Drake's Flag (1883), and In Freedom's Cause (1883). (1885). He was a British journalist who served as G. A. Henty's war correspondent. He was raised in Cambridge and finished his education there at Gonville and Caius College. He continued to cover important wars that followed, such as the Italian and Austro-Italian Wars. He wrote 122 books, most of which were geared toward young readers. He also wrote non-fiction, adult fiction, and short tales. In Henty's stories, the main character is a boy or young man who is going through a challenging situation. His characters are consistently low-key, astute, courageous, truthful, and resourceful with a lot of "pluck." The date was put at the bottom of the title page of each of Henty's 122 historical fiction works in their first printings.