By Pike & Dyke A Tale of the Rise of the Dutch Republic

Mill Hall, PA: Preston-Speed Publications. Near Fine. 1996. First Edition Thus. First Printing; Hardcover. 1887159045 . Works of G. A. Henty Series; B&W maps & Illustrations; 8.30 X 5.28 X 1.16 inches; 351 pages; Hard cover is red cloth with gold lettering on front and spine. Other than a name sticker on front end paper, book is clean and tight, and appears as if unused, still crisp. Illustrated with b/w drawings and maps. George Alfred Henty ( 1832 – 1902) , was a prolific British novelist and a special [ now referred to as 'war'] correspondent. Best known for his historical adventure stories that were popular in the late 19th century. Henty's work is indeed full of racial (and class) stereotypes", was a prolific British novelist and a special [ now referred to as 'war'] correspondent. Best known for his historical adventure stories that were popular in the late 19th century. Henty's work is I full of racial (and class) stereotypes", was a prolific British novelist and a special [ now referred to as 'war'] correspondent. Best known for his historical adventure stories that were popular in the late 19th century. Henty's work is full of racial (and class) stereotypes", was a prolific British novelist and a special [ now referred to as 'war'] correspondent. Best known for his historical adventure stories that were popular in the late 19th century. Henty's work is full of racial (and class) stereotypes, many of which were current in novels, such as those by Mark Twain, and even sociology books, into the first half of the 20th century. Originally published in 1889 by Blackie & Son, London, 1889. .