The Historical Action-Adventure Cycle (Illustrated Collection)
Enriched edition. 80+ Thriller & Action Adventure Novels: Out on the Pampas, The Young Buglers, True to the Old Flag…By G. A. Henty
Length1001h 8m
About this audiobook
In 'The Historical Action-Adventure Cycle (Illustrated Collection)' by G. A. Henty, readers are taken on a thrilling journey through various historical events, from ancient civilizations to more modern times. Henty's vivid descriptions and attention to detail immerse the reader in each setting, making the adventures feel both realistic and engaging. This collection showcases Henty's classic literary style, which combines action-packed scenes with historical accuracy, making it a valuable resource for readers interested in both history and adventure literature. The inclusion of illustrations enhances the reading experience, bringing the characters and settings to life even more. G. A. Henty, a prolific writer of historical fiction for young adults, was known for his extensive research and passion for history. His dedication to providing young readers with entertaining yet educational stories is evident throughout this collection. Henty's own experiences as a war correspondent and his love for travel undoubtedly influenced his writing, allowing him to craft compelling narratives that continue to captivate readers of all ages. I highly recommend 'The Historical Action-Adventure Cycle (Illustrated Collection)' to those seeking an exciting blend of history and adventure. Henty's masterful storytelling and wealth of historical knowledge make this collection a must-read for anyone interested in exploring different time periods through the eyes of brave and resourceful characters.
In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience:
- A comprehensive Introduction outlines these selected works' unifying features, themes, or stylistic evolutions.
- A Historical Context section situates the works in their broader era—social currents, cultural trends, and key events that underpin their creation.
- A concise Synopsis (Selection) offers an accessible overview of the included texts, helping readers navigate plotlines and main ideas without revealing critical twists.
- A unified Analysis examines recurring motifs and stylistic hallmarks across the collection, tying the stories together while spotlighting the different work's strengths.
- Reflection questions inspire deeper contemplation of the author's overarching message, inviting readers to draw connections among different texts and relate them to modern contexts.
- Lastly, our hand‐picked Memorable Quotes distill pivotal lines and turning points, serving as touchstones for the collection's central themes.
Audiobook details
GenreHistory
Length1001 hrs 8 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 17, 2020
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Historical Action-Adventure Cycle (Illustrated Collection)
2Introduction
3Historical Context
4Synopsis (Selection)
5Out on the Pampas: The Young Settlers
Show all chaptersShow less
6Chapter I. Mrs. Hardy’s Resolution.
7Chapter II. The Start.
8Chapter III. A New Life.
9Chapter IV. The Pampas.
10Chapter V. The Settler’s Home.
11Chapter VI. A Tale Of The Mexican War.
12Chapter VIII. Farm Work And Amusements.
13Chapter X. The Lost Cattle.
14Chapter XI. Quiet Times.
15Chapter XII. A Steady Hand.
16Chapter XIII. The Indian Attack.
17Chapter XIV. Terrible News.
18Chapter XV. The Pampas On Fire.
19Chapter XVI. At The Stake.
20Chapter XVII. Rescued.
21Chapter XVIII. And Last.
22The Young Franc-Tireurs and Their Adventure in the Franco-Prussian War
23Chapter 1: The Outbreak Of War.
24Chapter 2: Terrible News.
25Chapter 3: Death To The Spy!
26Chapter 4: Starting For The Vosges.
27Chapter 5: The First Engagement.
28Chapter 6: The Tunnel Of Saverne.
29Chapter 7: A Baffled Project.
30Chapter 8: The Traitor.
31Chapter 9: A Desperate Fight.
32Chapter 10: The Bridge Of The Vesouze.
33Chapter 11: A Fight In The Vosges.
34Chapter 12: The Surprise.
35Chapter 13: The Escape.
36Chapter 14: A Perilous Expedition.
37Chapter 15: The Expedition.
38Chapter 16: A Desperate Attempt.
39Chapter 17: A Balloon Voyage.
40Chapter 18: A Day Of Victory.
41Chapter 19: Down At Last.
42Chapter 20: Crossing The Lines.
43Chapter 21: Home.
44The Young Buglers: A Tale of the Peninsular War
45Chapter I. A Coaching Adventure.
46Chapter II. Two Young Pickles.
47Chapter III. Enlisted.
48Chapter IV. A Tough Customer.
49Chapter V. Overboard.
50Chapter VI. Portugal.
The Complete Works of G. A. HentyG. A. Henty1126h 59m4.6 (167)$0.99 · $0.00
The Dragon and the Raven (Viking Novel)G. A. Henty9h 39m4.1 (2.5K)$1.99 · $0.00
Beric the Briton (Historical Novel)G. A. Henty16h 7m4.2 (2.1K)$1.99 · $0.00
The Life of a Knight (Historical Novel)G. A. Henty61h 58m$1.99 · $0.00
The Greatest Murder Mysteries - G.A. Henty EditionG. A. Henty70h 42m$1.99 · $0.00
True to the Old Flag (Historical Novels - American Cycle)G. A. Henty90h 46m4.1 (2.4K)$1.99 · $0.00
With Lee in Virginia (Annotated)G. A. Henty13h 59m3.8 (1.1K)$2 · $0.00
BRITISH MURDER MYSTERIES: The Greatest Thrillers of G. A. Henty (Annotated)G. A. Henty70h 46m$2 · $0.00
In Freedom's Cause (Annotated)G. A. Henty13h 27m4.2 (3.3K)$2 · $0.00
True to the Old Flag (Annotated)G. A. Henty90h 46m4.4 (22)$2 · $0.00
Through Russian Snows (Annotated)G. A. Henty24h 24m4.5 (156)$2 · $0.00
The Chapters of Sea Adventures (Annotated)G. A. Henty72h 33m$2 · $0.00
Beric the Briton (Annotated)G. A. Henty16h 9m$2 · $0.00
Held Fast For England: A Tale of the Siege of Gibraltar (1779-83)G. A. Henty11h 10m4.0 (200)$1 · $0.00
The Queen's CupG. A. Henty10h 20m3.8 (103)$2 · $0.00
At the Point of the Bayonet: A Tale of the Mahratta WarG. A. Henty10h 6m4.0 (115)$1 · $0.00
By England's Aid; or, the Freeing of the Netherlands (1585-1604)G. A. Henty12h 56m3.7 (252)$2 · $0.00
The Lion of Saint MarkG. A. Henty12h 53m4.0 (641)$1 · $0.00
At AgincourtG. A. Henty12h 28m4.2 (465)$2 · $0.00
A Brief History of IntelligenceMax S. Bennett12h 18m4.6 (6.6K)$29 · $0.00
Black AF HistoryMichael Harriot15h 43m4.7 (14.6K)$33 · $0.00
The Gulag Archipelago Volume 3Aleksandr I. Solzhenitsyn21h 56m4.7 (8.9K)$46 · $0.00
Pearl of Great PriceJoseph Smith3h 8m4.7 (7.2K)$1.20 · $0.00
The Happiest Man on EarthEddie Jaku3h 48m4.6 (178K)$7 · $0.00
MotherlandJulia Ioffe17h 52m4.7 (2.5K)$40 · $0.00
Where Cowards Go to DieBenjamin Sledge8h 42m4.7 (351)$20 · $0.00
RevolutionariesSanjeev Sanyal11h 23m4.6 (2.6K)$29 · $0.00
Days of Love and Rage: A Story of RevolutionAnand Gopal22h 36m4.7 (584)$34 · $0.00
We Crossed a Bridge and It TrembledWendy Pearlman6h4.6 (5.2K)$24 · $0.00
Unbroken Bonds of BattleJohnny Joey Jones8h 31m4.6 (2.6K)$8 · $0.00
The Daughter of AuschwitzTova Friedman, Malcolm Brabant7h 54m4.6 (16.7K)$26 · $0.00
Lily's PromiseLily Ebert, Dov Forman8h 54m4.6 (16.1K)$29 · $0.00
On Democracies and Death CultsDouglas Murray10h 38m4.6 (6.5K)$29 · $0.00
Across the RiverKent Babb11h 40m4.6 (927)$29 · $0.00
Balcony Over Jerusalem: A Middle East Memoir - Israel, Palestine and BeyondJohn Lyons12h 37m4.6 (1.4K)$33 · $0.00
BeyondStephen Walker15h 39m4.6 (3.2K)$33 · $0.00
Kings and PawnsHoward Bryant10h 9m4.6 (678)$29 · $0.00
No EscapeNury Turkel9h 30m4.6 (809)$28 · $0.00
Jubal Stone: U.S. Marshal: Blood Trail To Hell: A Western Adventure NovelCasey Nash3h 42m4.6 (3.2K)$18 · $0.00
You may also like
Journey Beyond the BurrowRina Heisel6h 15m4.4 (384)$24 · $0.00
The Last of the MohicansJames Fenimore Cooper16h 4m3.8 (133.2K)$19 · $0.00
StrandedJeff Probst, Chris Tebbetts2h 56m4.0 (5.4K)$15
The Pathfinder, or, The Inland SeaJames Fenimore Cooper19h 24m3.8 (6.1K)$2
My Early Life: The AutobiographyWinston Churchill13h 49m4.3 (27.9K)$0.99 · $0.00
LEATHERSTOCKING TALES – Complete Series: The Deerslayer, The Last of the Mohicans, The Pathfinder, The Pioneers & The Prairie (Illustrated) (Annotated)James Fenimore Cooper113h 14m4.1 (2.7K)$2 · $0.00
The Life and Adventures of Nat Love (Annotated)Nat Love4h 59m4.1 (371)$1.99 · $0.00
Carry the WindTerry C. Johnston30h 57m4.4 (748)$30
31 Years on the Plains and in the MountainsWilliam F. Drannan15h 28m4.1 (588)$2 · $0.00
In Desert & WildernessHenryk Sienkiewicz13h 10m3.6 (13.3K)$23
The Spirit of the BorderZane Grey9h 53m4.0 (3.6K)$2.30 · $0.00
Leatherstocking Tales: Complete Western Series (Illustrated) (Annotated)James Fenimore Cooper113h 16m4.3 (1.5K)$1.99 · $0.00
With Boone on the frontierEdward Stratemeyer7h 12m$2.30 · $0.00
In the Heart of the RockiesG. A. Henty12h 4m3.9 (622)$2.30
With Washington in the West, or, A Soldier Boy's Battles the WildernessEdward Stratemeyer6h 58m$2.30
TALES OF THE SEA – Premium Collection: 12 Maritime Adventure Novels in One Volume (Illustrated) (Annotated)James Fenimore Cooper236h 46m$2 · $0.00
Through Apache LandEdward Sylvester Ellis5h 49m3.8 (41)$1 · $0.00
The Best Ballantyne WesternsR. M. Ballantyne99h 56m$1.99 · $0.00
Recollections of a Pioneer (Autobiography)J. W. Gibson7h 3m$1.99 · $0.00
THE ADVENTURES OF MILES WALLINGFORD: Afloat and Ashore & Miles Wallingford (Sea Adventure Classics) (Annotated)James Fenimore Cooper41h 19m$2 · $0.00