Unedited, unabridged, original format editions with original colored cover art, these Henty books reproduce the original in careful detail.
The revolt of La Vendde against the French Republic at the time of the Revolution forms the groundwork of this absorbing story. Leigh Stansfield, a young English lad, is drawn into the thickest of the conflict. Forming a company of boys as scouts for the Venddan Army, he greatly aids the peasants. He rescues his sister from the guillotine, and finally, after many thrilling experiences, when the cause of La Vendde is lost, he escapes to England.
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Dubbed the "Prince of Storytellers" and "The Boy's Own Historian," George Alfred Henty is considered a Victorian literary phenomenon.
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Seller: Aspen Book Co., Denver, CO, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Good. Stanley L. Wood (illustrator). The book is in good condition, with a sturdy hardcover binding. As an ex-library edition, it contains typical library markings and stamps. The pages are clean and the illustrations are intact, providing a clear visual accompaniment to the text. The dust jacket condition is unknown from the images provided. Seller Inventory # A18-B2-SAL-0128