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October 08, 2008 | Permalink
One of my favorite Henty books is Under Drakes Flag. This book has a great mixture of history and fast paced adventure. The main character, Ned Hearne, also known as "the otter," experiences a number of fascinating adventures as he escapes the dons and the Inquisition, travels across South America, and fights in furious sea battles!
Furthermore, I find that the illustrations by Gordon Browne are superb! I appreciate the way he catches the attitudes of the characters and the tone of the scene.
"The Barricade."
"Silver Enough to Make Us All Rich" The sack of the town Nombre de Dios by Drake and his men.
"A Race for Life."
"A Moment of Peril!"
I love this image. I think that this woodcut captures the spirit of the Henty boy: someone who takes command and becomes "master of the situation."
"Ned and Tom become Masters of the Situation."