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G.A. Henty Radio Show: By Pike and Dyke
September 24, 2008

This afternoon I will have the privilege of going on the radio with Mr. Bill Potter and Mr. Adam McManus to talk about the book By Pike and Dyke, by G.A. Henty. This is part of a series of "G. A. Henty" interviews that I have been doing over the course of last six months with my friends Samuel Turley and Lucas and Noah Botkin.

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By Pike and Dyke takes place in the early 1580's, following closely upon the tail of Saint Bartholomew's Eve. This book covers the beginning of the wars for Dutch independence from the tyrannical Spaniards, and the rise of the Dutch Republic. Henty would go on to cover some of the later battles that took place after the death of William of Orange in his book By England's Aid.

This is a tremendous book that does a great job of explaining the story of the Dutch people's battle for freedom under William "The Silent." This is also a great book for anyone who is interested in the 16th century.

Posted by Joshua Phillips at 09:41 AM |

G.A. Henty Radio Show: Saint Bartholomew's Eve
August 12, 2008


Tomorrow I will have the privilege of going on the radio with Mr. Bill Potter and Adam McManus to talk about the book Saint Bartholomew's Eve by G.A. Henty. This is part of a series of "G. A. Henty" interviews that I have been doing over the course of last six months with my friends Samuel Turley and Lucas and Noah Botkin. Unfortunately, Lucas, Noah, and Sam will be traveling home from a conference and will not be able to join me. As I dive into this great book I hope to discuss some of its very important points. One of the reasons Why I like this book, and look forward to discussing it, is because some of my ancestors were Huguenots. It is important to remember these great men of the past who cemented the reformation with their blood.

-Joshua Titus

Posted by Joshua Phillips at 04:33 PM |

Out on The Pampas Radio Show
August 08, 2008

I am so thankful to Mr. Adam McManus for the wonderful opportunity he has given my friends Sam Turley, Luke and Noah Botkin and me this last year to go on the radio with him to discuss G.A. Henty. This has been a great time for me to learn how to speak in public, or in this case, on the radio. Out on The Pampas was our sixth show in a series of show about the books of G.A. Henty. A few of the other books we have covered are The Cat of Bubastes, In Freedoms Cause, and True to the old Flag.

This was Noah Botkins' first show and I really enjoyed getting to have this "running conversation" with him as we spoke a little bit about Out on The Pampas by G.A. Henty. I am so blessed to have friends like Luke and Noah who are willing to do these shows with Mr. McManus, Mr. Potter, and me. I look forward to doing many more shows with my friends later this year, Lord willing.

To read a few comments and notes about the Out on The Pampas by Noah and me click here.

Click here to listen to the interview

-Joshua Titus

Posted by Joshua Phillips at 08:00 AM |

G.A. Henty Radio Show: Out on The Pampas
July 30, 2008

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Today my friend Noah Botkin and I will be interviewed on the radio along with Mr. Bill Potter by Adam McManus. This is part of a series of "G. A. Henty" interviews that I have been doing over the course of last six months with my friends Samuel Turley and Lucas and Noah Botkin. The subject matter of the day is Out On the Pampas. This was Henty's first "Boys Novel". We hope to be able to elaborate on some of the specific characteristics of this book.

Posted by Joshua Phillips at 08:08 AM |

G.A. Henty Radio Show: True To The Old Flag
June 11, 2008

Today my friend Lucas Botkin and I will be interviewed on the radio with Mr. Bill Potter by Adam McManus. This is part of a series of "G. A. Henty" interviews that we have been doing over the course of last six months. The subject for today is one of G.A. Henty's more contreversial books, True to The Old Flag. We hope to be able to elaborate on Henty's British view of the American War for Independence.

Posted by Joshua Phillips at 01:14 PM |

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