GA Henty Books in Order
Explore G. A. Henty's books in publication order, with short summaries of historical adventures, family mysteries and accounts of nineteenth-century campaigns.
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GA Henty books in publication order
107 books
Redskins and Colonists
by GA Henty
1905
A boy's adventures unfold in early colonial Virginia as settlers struggle to maintain their community. Rising conflict with Indigenous people brings danger to daily life, forcing the young protagonist to navigate the violence surrounding the colony's precarious survival.
Under Wellington's Command
by GA Henty
1905
Young officer Terence O'Connor commands Portuguese troops during Wellington's campaigns against Napoleon. Moving from inactivity into battle tests his leadership as uncertain alliances, military setbacks, and the demands of his men complicate the struggle across the Iberian Peninsula.
The Young Midshipman
by GA Henty
1912
Two young midshipmen are caught in the violence surrounding the bombardment of Alexandria. Escaping captivity is only part of their struggle, as they seek help from fellow sailors and navigate hostile conditions to reach safety.
A Tale of the Western Plains
by GA Henty
1997
Hugh Tunstall joins a frontiersman's hunting expedition before seeking work on a cattle ranch. Life on the American plains brings exhausting roundups and settlement dangers, while a later journey with a wagon train exposes him to armed outlaws.
In the Hands of the Malays
by GA Henty
2002
This collection gathers eight Henty stories, including In the Hands of the Malays, On the Track, and A Frontier Girl. Adventures at sea and on land place their characters in danger, testing ingenuity, loyalty, and survival.
The Plague Ship
by GA Henty
2002
The crew of the Two Brothers faces Malay pirates and a hurricane during a hazardous voyage. Encountering another ship carrying plague brings a different threat, turning a struggle with violence and weather into a crisis of disease and survival.
Through Afghan Passes
by GA Henty
2002
William Gale seeks advancement through military service during the Afghan war. Journeys through mountain passes and encounters with hostile forces test his resilience, as battles and treachery turn his search for reputation into a struggle to remain alive.






