Short Stories of G. A. Henty Volume One

These short stories of G. A. Henty are set in the North American continent, from the early colonial period to the latter part of the 19th century. The heroes (and heroine) depicted exhibit resourcefulness, loyalty, and fortitude—qualities readers have come to expect in the lads and lasses brought to life in Henty's stories.

Includes four short stories by G. A. Henty:

The Sole Survivors
In the setting of Opechancanough's uprising and massacre of nearly 350 settlers in the Jamestown area in March of 1622, this tale recounts the daring escape of young Guy Neville and his manservant from the burning homestead and their perilous journey to the sea.

Frontier Girl
Set in the American West in the late 1700's,this is the story about a remarkable fifteen-year-old girl who decides to risk her life and the things she holds dear to save the lives of her parents. With an ingenious strategy Mary Mitford must outwit, outrun, and outlast dangerous and cunning Indians to warn her family of an intended attack.

The Ranch in the Valley
Set in New Mexico, during the 1860s, thisis a vignette of the Old Southwest. As Polly's father sets out on a risky mission with Ben Farrell, a noted hunter, and Wild Ned, an over-confident cowboy, Ben promises Polly he will bring her dad back safely. When Jim Brown is wounded and Ned is captured by the Comanches, Ben faces a difficult decision.

On the Track
Set in Ohio during the 1880s, William Partridge is accused of embezzlement and flees town. His son, Roland, convinced of his father's innocence, determines to clear his name, giving up his own dream of college and braving public scorn to do so.