{"product_id":"g-a-henty-4-antique-adventure-novels-135-145-years-old-hurst-co-a-hidden-foe-the-young-carthaginian-under-drake-s-flag-the-cornet-of-horse","title":"G. A. Henty, 4 Antique Adventure Novels, 135–145 Years Old — Hurst \u0026 Co. | A Hidden Foe, The Young Carthaginian, Under Drake’s Flag \u0026 The Cornet of Horse","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eA great little collection of four vintage adventure novels by G. A. Henty, published by Hurst \u0026amp; Co. and housed in matching bindings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe collection includes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eA Hidden Foe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e, originally published in 1891; \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eThe Young Carthaginian: A Story of the Times of Hannibal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e, first published in 1887 and illustrated by C. J. Staniland, R.I.; \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eUnder Drake’s Flag: A Tale of the Spanish Main\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e, first published in 1883; and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eThe Cornet of Horse: A Tale of Marlborough’s Wars\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e, first published in 1881.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThese books cover some of Henty’s favorite territory: ancient warfare in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eThe Young Carthaginian\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e, the voyages and adventures of Sir Francis Drake in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eUnder Drake’s Flag\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e, and the campaigns of the Duke of Marlborough in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eThe Cornet of Horse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eA Hidden Foe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e is the odd one out in subject matter, being a story of love and mystery rather than one of Henty’s historical military adventures. The Henty books were written for young readers but have long had an audience among collectors of Victorian adventure fiction, particularly for their historical settings and fast-moving plots.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAll four books are illustrated except \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eA Hidden Foe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eThe Young Carthaginian\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e is illustrated by C. J. Staniland, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eUnder Drake’s Flag\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e was illustrated in contemporary editions by Gordon Browne. Each book is around 375 pages and measures 5” x 7.5”.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe books are in good, solid condition for their age. The covers show age-related wear and soiling, the pages have yellowed, and there are inscriptions inside the books. The bindings remain solid. They have clearly been used and read, but they make a very nice group of Henty’s historical adventure stories with plenty of period character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1879 Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50540731859199,"sku":null,"price":56.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/7023\/5903\/files\/0782C39E-A565-41D7-B32C-B77D0917191E.jpg?v=1790372763","url":"https:\/\/1879books.com\/products\/g-a-henty-4-antique-adventure-novels-135-145-years-old-hurst-co-a-hidden-foe-the-young-carthaginian-under-drake-s-flag-the-cornet-of-horse","provider":"1879 Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}