Explore G. A. Henty books at New West Press.

G. A. Henty's historical adventure novels place young protagonists amid conflict, travel, and major events of the past. This collection includes For the Temple, The Cat of Bubastes, In Freedom's Cause, The Dragon and the Raven, and many other titles spanning different periods and places. A reader can choose by historical setting, follow a particular interest, or simply begin with an adventure that catches the imagination. Henty combines invented personal fortunes with historical backdrops, making courage, practical judgment, loyalty, and perseverance recurring elements in the action.

Historical fiction offers a way to encounter an earlier world through the experiences of individual characters. These stories invite discussion of how private loyalties intersect with public events, and how a novelist makes the past feel immediate. Reading alongside a timeline or historical account can help separate invented episodes from documented events while preserving the pleasure of the narrative itself.