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The G. A. Henty Library

The G. A. Henty Library

By: G. A. Henty
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Summary

 In these volumes, the listener will accompany brave youths through many of the most stirring scenes in history - amidst the clash of arms, the trials of distant lands, and the testing of character in moments of peril.

The G. A. Henty Library presents these tales in full, as they were first told: stories of courage, steadfastness, and honour, wherein resourceful lads, by pluck and perseverance, win their way through danger and difficulty.

From the battlefields of Europe to the far reaches of the Empire, each narrative offers not only adventure, but a faithful glimpse into the great events of the past, and the spirit in which they were met.Public domain
Episodes
  • Bonnie Prince Charlie : a Tale of Fontenoy and Culloden Chapter 13 - Prince Charles

    Bonnie Prince Charlie : a Tale of Fontenoy and Culloden Chapter 13 - Prince Charles
    May 5 2026
    In which the young and gallant Prince Charles, disguised as a Scottish student, embarks upon a daring and solitary voyage to Scotland to rally the Highland clans to his cause, navigating both the uncertainties of allegiance and the perils of the sea. We see the stirring gathering of loyal chieftains and the first tentative moves of a bold enterprise as the prince raises his standard amid hopes and misgivings alike, while the cautious English forces prepare to meet this challenge.
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    35 mins
  • Bonnie Prince Charlie : a Tale of Fontenoy and Culloden Chapter 15 - A Mission

    Bonnie Prince Charlie : a Tale of Fontenoy and Culloden Chapter 15 - A Mission
    May 5 2026
    In which Ronald is entrusted with a delicate and perilous mission to Lancashire, tasked with rallying the Jacobite supporters and gauging the temper of the country, all the while adopting the guise of a drover to avoid suspicion. Their journey proves fraught with caution and adversity, including close scrutiny by wary magistrates, underscoring the uncertain and tense atmosphere that pervades the land amid these stirring times.
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    29 mins
  • Bonnie Prince Charlie : a Tale of Fontenoy and Culloden Chapter 14 - Prestonpans

    Bonnie Prince Charlie : a Tale of Fontenoy and Culloden Chapter 14 - Prestonpans
    May 5 2026
    In which Prince Charles gathers his Highland clansmen and noble allies, preparing for confrontation with the Hanoverian forces and demonstrating both the daring and discord that mark his campaign. Meanwhile, Ronald and Malcolm return to Glasgow to procure supplies and seek refuge, rekindling old friendships amidst the uneasy tensions of a city divided.
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    29 mins
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