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George Alfred Henty (8 December 1832 - 16 November 1902) was a prolific English novelist and war correspondent. He is best known for his historical adventure stories that were popular in the late 19th century. His works include The Dragon & The Raven (1886), For The Temple (1888), Under Drake's Flag (1883) and In Freedom's Cause (1885). G. A. Henty was born in Trumpington, near Cambridge. He was a sickly child who had to spend long periods in bed. During his frequent illnesses he became an avid reader and developed a wide range of interests which he carried into adulthood. He attended Westminster School, London, and later Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge, where he was a keen sportsman. He left the university early without completing his degree to volunteer for the Army Hospital Commissariat when the Crimean War began
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- ISBN-13: 9781719000123
- ISBN-10: 1719000123
- Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
- Publish Date: May 2018
- Dimensions: 9.02 x 5.98 x 0.33 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.48 pounds
- Page Count: 156
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