G A HentyG. A. Henty, born George Alfred Henty (1832-1902), was an English novelist, journalist, and war correspondent best known for his historical adventure stories for young readers. Before becoming one of the most popular boys' adventure writers of the Vitorian period, Henty reported from several conflicts and brought that interest in military history, empire, travel, battle, and public events into his fiction. His novels often place a young fictional protagonist amid major historical events, allowing the reader to move through wars, revolutions, campaigns, and national struggles from the viewpoint of a brave and resourceful participant.Henty's books were widely read in Britain and America and became a major part of nineteenth-century juvenile historical fiction. His many titles include With Clive in India, Under Drake's Flag, The Dragon and the Raven, For the Temple, St. George for England, and In Freedom's Cause. Although his work reflects the assumptions and imperial attitudes of his time, Henty remains important in the history of adventure fiction, children's historical novels, military storytelling, and Victorian popular literature. Read More Read Less