G. A. Henty Antique Children's Books Lot of 6 Dustcover

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Beautifully preserved dustcover books G. A. Henty, a great adventure novelist, circa 1900! These have been in storage until my parents recently moved and uncovered these precious children's adventure books. The titles are:Among Malay Pirates - Hurst & Company Publishers - cover in good conditionFinal Reckoning - Hurst & Company Publishers - cover in good conditionWhile in Virginia - Hurst & Company Publishers - cover slightly worn along top and bottom binding edgeCaptain Bayley's Heir - Hurst & Company Publishers - cover torn on top and bottom binding edgeWith Wolfe in Canada - Hurst & Company Publishers - cover torn on top and bottom binding edgeCat of Bubastes - Donohue Publishing Company - no coverAll books are sold as is, but my untrained eye tells me these book are of considerable value and in great shape! Shipping is $10.Insurance is $1.50 if buyer chooses.This is a description of G.A. Henty and his works: G.A. Henty lived during the reign of Queen Victoria (1837-1901) and began his story telling career with his own children. After dinner, he would spend an hour or two in telling them a story that would continue the next day. Some stories took weeks! A friend was present one day and watched the spell-bound reaction of his children suggesting that he write down his stories so others could enjoy them. He did. Henty wrote approx. read more

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