One of G.A. Henty's most stirring adventures tells the story of William Wallace and Robert the Bruce as they battle the brutal seizure of their native Scotland by England's King Edward I. With the Scottish heroes is the courageous, young Archie Forbes, whose daring, insightful mind is as sharp as his flashing sword. In Freedom's Cause delivers dramatic portrayals of real Scottish and English leaders in their native countries, and places the listener in the middle of famous medieval battles, sudden swordplay in narrow streets, and dramatic tests of friendship and love.

Beric, a dashing, young British chieftain, must fight for liberty from the forests of his homeland, where he defies legendary Roman legions, to the Roman Colosseum, where he must employ gladiatorial skills to defend a persecuted Christian girl. G.A. Henty provides fascinating details of life in a Roman villa, in the imperial palace, and in the villages of the tribal Britons; and accurately shows the strengths that allowed the Romans to conquer their empire and the weaknesses that would end it.

As the French Revolution begins, a young Englishman, Harry Sandwith, is hired by a French nobleman to be a companion to his sons. At first seen by the aristocrat's family as beneath their class, Harry soon proves himself by saving the lives of the girls in the family. Then, in the midst of the French Revolution, Harry must summon all his courage to save and protect his French friends. In the Reign of Terror is both a vivid picture of one of history's most important events and also a thrilling adventure.

In The Cat of Bubastes, Mr. Henty gives his readers a fascinating picture of one of the greatest of the ancient peoples at the height of their civilization. Chebron, son of the Egyptian high priest Ameres, and Amuba, a Rebu slave in Ameres' household are companions.

Their lives are changed irrevocably when Chebron accidentally kills his sister's cat, an animal sacred to the Egyptians-an offense punishable by death. The boys and their companion decide to make a long and dangerous journey to the land of the Rebus, where they will be out of reach of their enemies.

Wulf of Steyning, a valued and trusted thane in Harold Godwinson's service before and during his reign as King of England, boldly captures a castle in the Welsh wars, risks his life to rescue Harold when his is shipwrecked on Norman shores, bravely fights against the Norsemen at the Battle of Stamford Bridge, and resolutely stands by his king to the last of the Battle of Hastings.

The struggle between Rome and Carthage was at first a struggle for empire, and then—on the part of Carthage—a struggle for existence. Mr. Henty's classic work, The Young Carthaginian, tells the story of this struggle and the attempt of Hannibal to conquer Rome. Malchus, the young hero, a cousin of Hannibal, becomes involved in political intrigue and joins Hannibal in Spain, sharing for a time in his adventures.

Frontier Girl
In this story, we meet Mary Mitford, a remarkable fifteen year old girl who risks her life and the things she holds dear to save the lives of her parents from a cunning and intentional Indian attack.

Date: Late 1700's
Setting: American Frontier

Surly Joe
This is the story of a crusty old sea captain called Surly Joe who finds himself in the perilous situation of having to choose between saving the lives of his two sons or a young girl placed in his charge. The pain from such a decision becomes eased when two small girls enter his life.

Date: 1890's
Setting: Victorian England