An Indian Raid: From Redskin And Cow-Boy
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Poor
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
In the untamed American West, where the frontier crackles with tension and the thunder of hooves signals both danger and destiny, G. A. Henty's An Indian Raid — drawn from his celebrated novel Redskin and Cow-Boy — chronicles the gripping adventures of a young protagonist thrust into the heart of conflict between settlers and Native American tribes. This compact yet electrifying extract presents the rugged landscape of the 19th-century American frontier with vivid authenticity, capturing the raw danger and moral complexity of an era defined by clashing civilisations, survival instincts, and youthful courage tested under fire. Henty, one of the most prolific and widely read adventure writers of the Victorian era, was a master at weaving historical accuracy into breathlessly paced narratives designed to instruct as much as to entertain. His signature style — muscular prose, morally steadfast heroes, and meticulous period detail — made his works staples of schoolrooms and libraries across the British Empire. Published by the esteemed Blackie & Son, this excerpt stands as a testament to Henty's enduring ability to transport readers across oceans and centuries; one can only wonder what other dangers await beyond the next ridge.
Author: G. A. Henty
Format: Paperback
Published: 1892, Blackie & Son
Genre: Historical fiction
Condition remarks:
Book: Poor
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
In the untamed American West, where the frontier crackles with tension and the thunder of hooves signals both danger and destiny, G. A. Henty's An Indian Raid — drawn from his celebrated novel Redskin and Cow-Boy — chronicles the gripping adventures of a young protagonist thrust into the heart of conflict between settlers and Native American tribes. This compact yet electrifying extract presents the rugged landscape of the 19th-century American frontier with vivid authenticity, capturing the raw danger and moral complexity of an era defined by clashing civilisations, survival instincts, and youthful courage tested under fire. Henty, one of the most prolific and widely read adventure writers of the Victorian era, was a master at weaving historical accuracy into breathlessly paced narratives designed to instruct as much as to entertain. His signature style — muscular prose, morally steadfast heroes, and meticulous period detail — made his works staples of schoolrooms and libraries across the British Empire. Published by the esteemed Blackie & Son, this excerpt stands as a testament to Henty's enduring ability to transport readers across oceans and centuries; one can only wonder what other dangers await beyond the next ridge.