Beric the Briton
G.A. Henty
Narrated by Jim Hodges
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1929756119
•MP3, 2004•
A Story of the Roman Invasion
Setting: AD 61 – England, Rome, and Italy – Gladiators, the Coliseum, Rome burns. The invasion of Britain by the Roman legionaries is the setting for this story.
Story: Beric, a boy-chief of a British tribe, takes a prominent part in the insurrection against Rome under Queen Boadicea. These efforts are useless against the mighty Roman army. For a short time, Beric and his companions continue the fight but are ultimately defeated and taken as prisoners to Rome. Through the eyes of Beric, the reader learns of life in 61 A.D. Rome, the gladiatorial schools, the great fire and life in Nero’s court. This classic work will shed light upon an event much neglected in history today. Total Time: 13 Hours, 19 Minutes
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By Right of Conquest
G.A. Henty
Narrated by Jim Hodges
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1929756151
•MP3, 2005•
With Cortez in Mexico
Setting: AD 1518-1523 – Sailing ships, Conquest of Aztec Empire in Mexico, Central America.
Story: The conquest of the Aztec Empire by Hernando Cortez and a mere handful of Spaniards is one of the greatest romances of history. A writer of fiction would scarcely have dared to invent so improbable a story, but it is true. Fortunately, Cortez was able to ally himself with many peoples conquered by the Aztecs who were all too happy to assist in their downfall. Roger Hawkshaw, a shipwrecked Englishman, presenting himself as a long-lost Spaniard, assists Cortez in his many adventures. Total Time: 13 Hours, 15 Minutes
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Cat of Bubastes, The
G.A. Henty
Narrated by Jim Hodges
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1929756224
•MP3, 2006•
A Tale of Ancient Egypt
Setting: AD 1250 B.C. – Egypt.
Story: This book covers the oldest time period of any of the Henty novels. In it, young readers will learn much about the domestic life, customs, religion, and military system of ancient Egypt. Amuba, a prince of the Rebu nation on the shores of the Caspian Sea, with his charioteer Jethro, is carried into slavery after losing a battle with the Egyptians. They become servants of the house of Ameres, an Egyptian high priest, and are qutie happy there, until the priest’s son accidentally kills the sacred cat of Bubastes. The locals rise up in rage and kill Ameres, and Jethro and Amuba must escape with the high priest’s son and daughter. After crossing the desert to the Red Sea, they eventually make their way back to freedom. Total Time: 11 hrs, 34 minutes
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Dragon and the Raven, The
G.A. Henty
Narrated by Jim Hodges
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1929756194
•MP3, 2006•
The Days of King Alfred and the Viking Invasion
Setting: AD 870-901; Viking Invasion of England and France
Story: The Saxons and Vikings fought many fierce battles in Britain in the 8th and 9th centuries. During the struggle, 23-year-old Alfred ascended the throne and temporarily beat back the pagan hordes and concluded a peace treaty. Following another war in 878, peace was again achieved; the Danish King Guthrum accepted Christianity and withdrew to East Anglia, and Alfred the Great fortified cities, built a navy, codified laws, and revived learning among the Saxons until his death in A.D. 900. The hero is a Saxon thane named Edmund who joins the forces of King Alfred, fighting the Danes on land and in their own element, the sea, in his ship The Dragon. Carried by storms to the shores of Norway, he defeats Sweyn the Viking in single combat, takes part in the siege of Paris on behalf of the Franks, and tracks down his nemesis in order to rescue the Danish maiden he will later marry. Total Time: 7 Hours, 40 Minutes
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For the Temple
G.A. Henty
Narrated by Jim Hodges
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1929756089
•MP3, 2004•
A Tale of the Fall of Jerusalem
Setting: AD 70 – Palestine and Jerusalem – Roman Destruction of Jerusalem and the Temple.
Story: Mr. Henty tells an exciting story from the record of Josephus. The troubles in the district of Tiberias, the march of the legions, the sieges of Jotapata, of Gamala, and of Jerusalem all come to life. In this impressive and carefully studied historic setting, you will follow a lad, John of Gamala, who passes from the vineyard to the service of Josephus, becomes the leader of a guerrilla band of patriots, fights bravely for the Temple, and after a brief term of slavery at Alexandria, returns to his Galilean home with the favor of Titus. The fall of Jerusalem is brought to life in this classic.Total Time: 11 Hours, 14 Minutes
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In Freedom's Cause
G.A. Henty
Narrated by Jim Hodges
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1929756070
•MP3, 2004•
A Story of Wallace and Bruce
Setting: AD 1300’s – Scotland and England – William Wallace and Robert the Bruce.
Story: Liberty or death - this was the choice the people of 14th century Scotland faced if they rose up against their English ruler. Most would say it was no choice at all. Many of the Scottish nobles were English supporters. Few could be expected to rise up against the numerically overwhelming English army. The hero of the story, Archibald Forbes, joins the struggle for Scottish freedom led by the valiant Sir William Wallace and Robert the Bruce. The extraordinary valor and personal prowess of these men rival the deeds of the mythical heroes of chivalry. Henty weaves a wonderful story around the actual events of 1314 at Bannockburn. Total Time: 11 Hours, 33 Minutes
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Knight of the White Cross, A
G.A. Henty
Narrated by Jim Hodges
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1929756275
•MP3, 2007•
A Tale of the Seige of Rhodes
Setting: The Mediterranean from 1470-1480.
Story: The story begins during the War of the Roses in England, but our hero, Gervaise Tresham soon joins the Knights of St. John in Rhodes. Dedicated to God's service and pious in his personal life, Gervaise uncovers a plot, saves the coast of Italy from the Muslim corsairs, and is knighted by the Grand Prior. After being captured by and escaping from the enemy, the young English knight draws his sword in the defense of Rhodes. He finds himself in a tough position desiring marriage, but having taken a vow of chastity! In the end, it is the Roman pontiff himself that gives him the release he needs to wed. Total Time: 12 Hours, 49 Minutes
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True to the Old Flag
G.A. Henty
Narrated by Jim Hodges
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1929756178
•MP3, 2006•
A Tale of the American War of Independence
Setting: AD 1775-1783 – American Revolutionary War, U. S. History
Story: The Battles of Lexington and Concord, Bunker Hill, The Declaration of Independence, Washington Crossing the Delaware, Saratoga, and the final surrender of Cornwallis at Yorktown – these are the scenes that stir the soul of many an American. But to an Englishman, they do no such thing. This Henty novel retells these stirring tales, but from a different perspective, helping listeners learn how the other side viewed this miraculous triumph of freedom that inspires millions throughout the world still today. Total Time: 10 Hours
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Under Drake's Flag
G.A. Henty
Narrated by Jim Hodges
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1929756100
•MP3, 2004•
A Tale of the Spanish Main
Setting: AD 1580 – Sailing ships, The Inquisition – Circumnavigation of the Globe.
Story: With hearty singing of Psalms, Drake and his crew greeted the Pomo Indians who resided in an area known today as San Francisco. Sir Francis Drake is the first English explorer to circumnavigate the globe and thus sail upon the Pacific Ocean. Ned Hearne and three of his friends make up part of Drake’s crew. The boys will share in Drake’s adventures on the Spanish Main in the 1580s. The heroic adventures of Francis Drake and life on the Spanish Main (Central America) will come alive through the masterful storytelling of G.A. Henty. Total Time: 10 Hours, 9 Minutes
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Winning His Spurs
G.A. Henty
Narrated by Jim Hodges
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1929756097
•MP3, 2004•
A Tale of the Crusades
Setting: AD 1190 – King Richard the Lionhearted - Europe and the Middle East – 3rd Crusade to the Hold Land.
Story: Mr. Henty weaves a story of the life and times of King Richard the Lion-hearted that is yet to be equaled. Cuthbert de Lance, the hero of the story, is of Norman blood on his father’s side and Saxon by his mother. By providing timely aid to the Earl of Evesham, Cuthbert is rewarded by being allowed to go to the Crusade as his page. He gains a reputation for valor and prowess due to gallant deeds and his resourcefulness not only helps King Richard but aids Cuthbert in many a ‘hairbreadth escape’. Total Time: 9 Hours, 8 Minutes
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With Lee in Virginia
G.A. Henty
Narrated by Jim Hodges
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1929756062
•MP3, 2004•
A Tale of the American Civil War
Setting: AD 1860’s – American Civil War – Slavery and state’s rights.
Story: Few wars have been fought by each side with greater intensity of conviction in the rightness of its cause or with more abundant personal heroism than the War Between the States. The story begins with a great responsibility falling on Vincent Wingfield, the teenage son of a widowed Virginia plantation owner. Vincent must decide what course of action he should take when a problem arises on the plantation. Unlike many stories of this American war, Mr. Henty brings to it a European viewpoint that differs drastically from the current views on the nature and reasons for this struggle. Henty’s "With Lee in Virginia" will introduce the reader to many of the famous battles of the 1860's along with learning much about the character of Robert E. Lee and his lieutenants. Total Time: 11 Hours 20 Minutes
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With Wolfe in Canada
G.A. Henty
Narrated by Jim Hodges
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1929756135
•MP3, 2004•
A Tale of the French & Indian War
Setting: AD 1750’s and 60’s – North America – French and Indian War.
Story: Shortly before the United States Revolutionary war against England, most inhabitants were her loyal subjects. France had control of much of southern Canada and the “western” lands of the current states of Pennsylvania and Ohio. Skirmishes abounded for years between English settlers pushing west and French settlers and her Indian accomplices. The Seven Years War in Europe spilled over to the colonies, where General Wolfe finally defeated the French in Quebec. Includes depictions of the battles of Forts Duquesne and Necessity in Pennsylvania, and Forts Ticonderoga and William Henry in New York, and Quebec in Canada. Total Time: 11 hrs, 23 minutes
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