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With Wolfe in Canada: The Winning of a Continent by G.A. Henty tells the story of the Seven Years' War (better known as the French & Indian War). Set within the North American theater of the war, this is a fictional tale of a young British man, named James Walsham. Written, along with his experiences, is a tale of how the balance of power in North America shifted from France to Great Britain and how fighting in the wilderness required different tactics than the classic battles fought in Europe. Meet many famous historical figures from both sides of the conflict, including: George Washington, Edward Braddock, James Wolfe, Robert Rogers and Louis-Joseph de Montcalm. Included in this special edition are more than 125 geographical, historical, and explanatory footnotes to aid the modern reader.

The year is 218 B.C. and Rome and Carthage are locked in a life-or-death struggle for control of the ancient world. Join a fictional young Carthaginian noble, named Malchus, as he travels with the famous General Hannibal across the Alps and into Italy, the heartland of the Roman republic. Set against the backdrop of the Second Punic War, The Young Carthaginian is a wonderful mix of adventure and history which makes for excellent reading for older boys and adults. During this adventure you will learn why Hannibal was a great leader and why Rome ultimately won the struggle in spite of Hannibal's genius. Included in this edition are geographical, historical, and explanatory footnotes which will help the modern reader to savor this G.A. Henty classic.

The debate over States rights has reached a boiling point, the Rebel states are planning an attempt to secede from the Union, and war is imminent! Share a fictional young Virginian's experience as, Vincent Wingfield, joins the Confederate army. During this adventure, you will learn why the Confederates were blessed with great leaders and how they confronted incredible odds as they fought against the economic advantage and sheer manpower of the Union. With a backdrop of the U.S. Civil War and Lee in Virginia, this tale is a wonderful mix of adventure and history. This is a story of excellent reading for older children or adults. Included in this edition are geographical, historical, and explanatory footnotes which will help the modern reader to savor this G.A. Henty classic.

The Cat of Bubastes: A Tale of Ancient Egypt, by G.A. Henty, tells the story of Amuba, the young prince. Conquered by the army of the Pharaoh Thutmose III, Amuba and his tribe are enslaved. Along with his trusted charioteer, Jethro, Amuba must serve in Egypt. While there, Amuba builds a strong bond with Chebron, the son of the High Priest of Osiris. When Chebron's life is threatened, Amuba and Jethro must help him escape and, in the process, find a way to return to their beloved home on the western coast of the Caspian Sea. Will Chebron's life be spared? Will Amuba and Jethro ever make it home again? Will Moses make an appearance in this tale of Egypt? Read on and discover the answers to these questions and much more. Included in this special edition are more than 90 geographical, historical, Biblical and explanatory footnotes to aid the modern reader.

For the Temple, A Tale of the Fall of Jerusalem by G.A. Henty tells the story of the the first century Jewish revolt form the perspective of a fictional young Jewish man, John of Gamala. Revolting against imperial rule, various Jewish factions struggle for control of the city of Jerusalem and its spectacular Temple. Meanwhile, the Romans are moving quickly to crush the rebellion. Can John and his followers help save the Temple and alleviate the misery of their people?. In this adventure you will meet several famous historical men, including Vespasian, Josephus and Titus. Included in this edition are more than 150 Biblical, geographical, historical, and explanatory footnotes to aid the modern reader.