The Adventures Of Two Brave Boys & Other Stories Including:
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The Heir of Langridge Towers by R.M. Freeman
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King Lion: A Story Of Strange Adventures
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With Interesting Zoological Sketches & Useful & Amusing Miscellaneous Articles
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Part Of The Beeton's Boys Own Books Series
Edited by G.A. Henty
Published by Ward, Lock, Bowden & Co: London c1890 (undated)
Provenance: Rockhampton Boys Central School Prize Plate 1893
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This engaging late-Victorian volume brings together a spirited collection of adventure tales and instructive writings designed for young readers, curated under the editorial guidance of renowned boys' author G.A. Henty. The title story, The Adventures of Two Brave Boys, follows youthful protagonists through trials of courage, loyalty, and resourcefulness—hallmarks of the era's moral storytelling. Complementing this is R.M. Freeman's The Heir of Langridge Towers, a tale steeped in mystery, inheritance, and personal honour. The companion narrative, King Lion, introduces exotic danger and imaginative encounters, enriched with lively scenes that mirror the Victorian fascination with distant lands and heroic conduct.
Beyond its fiction, the book includes zoological sketches and assorted educational articles, blending entertainment with the instructive spirit emblematic of the Beeton's Boys Own Books series. Together these elements offer a rich snapshot of late-19th-century juvenile literature, where adventure, character-building, and informal learning were seamlessly combined. This edition will appeal to collectors of Victorian boys' stories, admirers of G.A. Henty's editorial influence, and those interested in period juvenile publishing."
Light wear and fading to cover/spine as shown. A beautiful aged patina to the pages with little to no foxing. Prize plate as shown. Binding very good with no loose pages. Small hole in back endpaper as shown. A beautiful collector piece that looks stunning on the shelf. Please study photos to understand condition. Happy to provide more photos on request.
