e of Venice, with 6 page Illustrations. Cloth
elegant, 3_s._ 6_d._

A story of Venice at a period when intrigue, crime, and bloodshed were
rife. The hero, the son of an English trader, displays a fine manliness,
and is successful in extricating his friends from imminent dangers.
Finally he contributes to the victories of the Venetians at Porto d'Anzo
and Chioggia.

"Every boy should read The Lion of St. Mark."--_Saturday Review_.

--The Dragon and the Raven: or, The Days of King Alfred. With 8 page
Illustrations by C. J. STANILAND. 5_s._

In this story the author gives an account of the desperate struggle
between Saxon and Dane for supremacy in England. The hero, a young Saxon,
takes part in all the battles fought by King Alfred, and the incidents in
his career are unusually varied and exciting.

"We have nothing but praise for this story, which is excellently
written, and will make the history of the period to which it relates a
reality to its readers."--_School Guardian_.

--The Bravest of the Brave: or, with Peterborough in Spain. With 8 page
Illustrations by H. M. PAGET. 5_s._

There are few great leaders whose life and actions have so completely
fallen into oblivion as those of the Earl of Peterborough. He showed a
genius for warfare which has never been surpassed. Round the fortunes of
Jack Stilwell, the hero, and of Peterborough, Mr. Henty has woven a
brilliant narrative of the War of the Spanish Succession (1705-6).

"The adventures of the aide-de-camp, Jack, will probably be found to be
no less interesting than the marvellous operations of the General
himself, in which he takes a leading part."--_Spectator_.

--For Name and Fame: or, To Cabul with Roberts. With 8 page Illustrations.
5_s._

After being wrecked and going through many stirring adventures among the
Malays, the hero of this story finds his way to Calcutta, and enlists in a
regiment proceeding to the Afghan Passes. He accompanies the force under
General Roberts to the Peiwar Kotal, is wounded, taken prisoner, and
carried to Cabul, whence he is transferred to Candahar, and takes part in
the final defeat of the army of Ayoub Khan.

"The book teems with spirited scenes and stirring adventures, and the
boy who reads it attentively will acquire a sound knowledge on subjects
that are of vital importance to our Indian Empire."--_School Guardian_.

--Maori and Settler: A Story of the New Zealand War. With 8 page
Illu