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 THE BURSTING OF THE STORM A group of excited men were gathered in front of the Stock Exchange at Johannesburg. It was evident that something altogether unusual had happened. All wore anxious and angry expressions, but a few shook hands with each other, as if the news that so much agitated them, although painful, was yet welcome; and indeed this was so.
- ISBN10 1162717335
- ISBN13 9781162717333
- Publish Date 10 September 2010 (first published 4 July 2003)
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Kessinger Publishing
- Format Paperback (US Trade)
- Pages 264
- Language English