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Title: The Young Cartaginian: A Story of The Times of Hannibal by G. A. Henty, C. S. Saniland, GA Henty, George A. Henty ISBN: 1-887159-28-2 Publisher: PrestonSpeed Publications Pub. Date: 15 February, 1999 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $13.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.88 (8 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: An impressive "theater of the mind"
Comment: A simply outstanding historical novel set in the age of ancient Rome's legendary conflict with the city of Carthage, The Young Carthaginian by G.A. Henty is a totally thrilling historical action/adventure tale that will rivet the listener's attention from beginning to end. Superbly and dramatically narrated by William Sutherland, The Young Carthaginian is written with detailed attention to historical accuracy and truly brings to life a long-lost time of Hannibal, the legions of Rome, and the absolute destruction of a great maritime empire. A confidently recommended addition to any personal, school, or community library audiobook collection, The Young Carthaginian is complete and unabridged on eleven compact discs, offering 12 hours, 30 minutes of an impressive, "theater of the mind" quality entertainment experience.
Rating: 5
Summary: Admirable hero and his hairbreadth escapes!
Comment: Who would have thought that a book written in the 1800s could be so appealing today? Doing a little internet research, I have found that G.A. Henty lived from 1832-1902, and the books he wrote were historical fiction "for boys". He was called "The Prince of Story-Tellers" and "The Boy's Own Historian", which certainly may have been true, but I'm an adult female who loved this tale! The style of writing sounds a little formal and old-fashioned, but it actually helps create a feeling of antiquity, appropriate for its ancient setting during the Punic Wars.
The fictional and lovable hero, Marchus, a relative of the famous Hannibal, accompanies him on the Carthaginian campaign against Rome. I learned so much about Hannibal through this book, yet the majority of the plot involves other adventures that Marchus gets into. He has near escapes from bears, wolves, lions, treacherous tribesmen. In two instances, he escapes with the help of an elephant, and a raft in the subterranean reservoir of Carthage. This was fun stuff, and I am so impressed that this book I found, that is so old it doesn't even have a publication date in it, could be so delightful. Someone could make a great movie out of this!
Rating: 5
Summary: Brings ancient history to life
Comment: Everyone, it seems, has heard of Hannibal bringing his army,including the elephants,through the Alps, right to the doorstep of Rome. However, a readable account of Carthage vs. Rome is not easy to find. I've been very happy to find this fascinating historical novel as the best way to teach my two sons, ages 11 and 14, about this time in history. There are some valuable lessons for us all in the book--valor, honor, and how corruption destroys great nations.
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Title: The Cat of Bubastes : A Tale of Ancient Egypt by G. A. Henty ISBN: 0486423638 Publisher: Dover Pubns Pub. Date: 22 October, 2002 List Price(USD): $6.95 |
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Title: Beric The Briton by G. A. Henty, W. Parkins, W. Parkinson, George A. Henty ISBN: 1887159363 Publisher: PrestonSpeed Publications Pub. Date: 18 July, 1999 List Price(USD): $13.99 |
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Title: For the Temple: A Tale of the Fall of Jerusalem by G. A. Henty, Solomon J. Solomon ISBN: 1887159002 Publisher: Preston-Speed Pubns Pub. Date: April, 1995 List Price(USD): $19.00 |
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Title: Detectives in Togas by Henry Winterfeld, Richard Winston, Clara Winston, Charlotte Kleinert ISBN: 0152162801 Publisher: Odyssey Classics Pub. Date: 01 November, 2002 List Price(USD): $5.95 |
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Title: In Freedom's Cause : A Story of Wallace and Bruce by G. A. Henty ISBN: 048642362X Publisher: Dover Pubns Pub. Date: 22 October, 2002 List Price(USD): $6.95 |
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