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Henty's biography of the famous Swedish leader is a must-read for those interested in learning about one of history's most effective military commanders. From the preface: "The story of the Thirty Years' War is too long to be treated in one volume. Fortunately it divides itself... Read Full Overview

Complete and unabridged paperback edition.

First Published 1886

It was late in the afternoon in the spring of the year 1630; the hilltops of the south of Scotland were covered with masses of cloud, and a fierce wind swept the driving rain before it with such force that it was not easy to make way against it. It had been raining for three... Read Full Overview

George Alfred Henty (1832-1902), referred to as G. A. Henty, was a prolific English novelist, special correspondent, and Imperialist born in Trumpington, England. He is best known for his historical adventure stories that were popular in the late 19th century. His works include:... Read Full Overview

The story is set during the Thirty Years' War and is about young lad named Malcolm Graheme who is recruited along with his uncle and other Scots to fight for the mighty protestant Swedish King, Gustavus Adolphus and religious freedom. Malcolm and the Scottish regiments are in... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

"The Lion of the North" from George Alfred Henty. Prolific English novelist and special correspondent (1832-1902).

"A praiseworthy attempt to interest British youth in the great deeds of the Scotch Brigade in the wars of Gustavus Adolphus. Mackay, Hepburn, and Munro live again in Mr. Henty's pages, as those deserve to live whose disciplined bands formed really the germ of the modern British... Read Full Overview

You are nowadays called upon to acquire so great a mass of learning and information in the period of life between the ages of twelve and eighteen that it is not surprising that but little time can be spared for the study of the history of foreign nations. Most lads are, therefore,... Read Full Overview