Yule Logs (Longman's Colonial Library Christmas Volume 1898)
By G.A. Henty
With Sixty-One Illustrations
Published by Longmans, Green and Co: London 1898
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Yule Logs (Longman's Colonial Library Christmas Volume, 1898) by G.A. Henty is a festive collection of adventure stories intended for a broad colonial readership during the holiday season. Best known for his historical fiction aimed at young readers, Henty here compiles a variety of short tales featuring themes of bravery, loyalty, and moral fortitude—hallmarks of his popular style. The stories span different historical settings and locations, often involving young protagonists who face danger, hardship, or moral dilemmas, ultimately triumphing through courage and character.
Published as a Christmas volume, Yule Logs was designed to entertain families across the British Empire, including readers in Australia, where Longman's Colonial Library had growing reach. Though not specifically focused on Australian content, the collection reflects imperial values and ideals of manliness, duty, and Christian virtue, which resonated with colonial societies of the time. The book holds historical value as part of the literary culture that shaped the worldview of young readers across the English-speaking world at the turn of the 20th century."
Light wear and fading to covers and spine as shown. Carries an inscription from a "Leonard Wilson" with photograph! Binding in excellent shape with no loose pages. All illustrations present. A few spots here and there otherwise pages are clean and very well presented. A nice copy in very good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.
