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The Lion of Saint Mark
G. A. Henty
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Of all the chapters of history, there are few more interesting or wonderful than that which tells the story of the rise and progress of Venice."
And thus begins another swashbuckling adventure by G. A. Henty. The great city-state is in trouble from Genoa and other neighboring cities, and of course it's up to a young English lad to save her! Kidnappings, sea battles, dangerous adventures of all sorts and even a little romance combine to make this one of Henty's most exciting novels. Climb aboard and join us for an adventure that will leave you on the edge of your seat
Of all the chapters of history, there are few more interesting or wonderful than that which tells the story of the rise and progress of Venice."
And thus begins another swashbuckling adventure by G. A. Henty. The great city-state is in trouble from Genoa and other neighboring cities, and of course it's up to a young English lad to save her! Kidnappings, sea battles, dangerous adventures of all sorts and even a little romance combine to make this one of Henty's most exciting novels. Climb aboard and join us for an adventure that will leave you on the edge of your seat
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"What is the matter, Matteo? What has happened?"
"I have terrible news, Francisco. My cousins have both disappeared."
"Disappeared!" Francis repeated in astonishment "How have they disappeared?"
"Their father has just been round to see mine. He is half mad with grief and anger. You know they had gone to spend the day at the Persanis?"
"Yes, yes," Francis exclaimed; "but do go on, Matteo. Tell me all about it, quickly."
"Well, it seems that Polani, for some reason or other, thought he would go and fetch them himself, and at five o'clock he arrived there in his gondola, only to find that they had left two hours before. You were r. . . Read More
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Reader thoughts: This is one of those few school books that I enjoyed just as well the second time. My mom read it to me a long time ago (she read tons of GA Henty books to us, which gave us a better vocabulary), and I recently found the audiobook for download on my library's overdrive.
This GAH is j
Francis Hammond is an upstanding young Englishman living in 14th century Venice. By dint of curiosity, hard work, self-discipline, courage, ingenuity, and honour, he goes from being a person of no consequence, to being indispensible, honoured, prosperous, and well-married.
I do admire Francis and wan
Francis Hammond is English by birth, but has lived in Venice for several years with his merchant/trader father. Though he isn't socially equal to the city's nobles in the 14th century, however, because many of their houses are or were merchants, and because he is a foreigner, Francis is allowed to a
Luin suomeksi, ei löytynyt listasta. Vähän junnaavaa poikajännitystä, mutta ihan hyviä meritaisteluja silti.
Not his best work and more about being in the Venetian navy than anything else. It started out well then lost me. No where near as exciting as other navy stories of his.
Fun adventure novel based in Venice in the 14th century. Kinda hardy boys and Horacio Alger go to Venice. Gives the reader a glimpse of the culture of Venice (commerce). The only time religion is specifically mentioned is near the end which is shortchanging that aspect to satisfy British (Protestant
This book is one of the best G.A Henty i have ever read.