About the Author- George Alfred Henty (8 December 1832 - 16 November 1902), was a prolific English novelist and a special 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). -Wikipedia Excerpt - CHAPTER I --A RUN ASHORE In the month of August, 1856, the bark Northampton was lying in the harbor of San Diego. In spite of the awning spread over her deck the heat was almost unbearable. Not a breath of wind was stirring in the land-locked harbor, and the bare and arid country round the town afforded no relief to the eye.
- ISBN10 1421931435
- ISBN13 9781421931432
- Publish Date 1 December 2005 (first published 1 January 2004)
- Publish Status Unknown
- Publish Country US
- Imprint IndyPublish.com
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 144
- Language English