Henty, G.A. In the Irish Brigade: A Tale of War in Flanders and Spain. London: Blackie and Son, [19--?].
Illustrations by W.H. Overend.

These were the "stuff of empire", devoured by vast numbers of boys growing up in Canada from the time of their first publication to well into the 20th century.

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Henty, G.A. On the Irrawaddy: A Story of the First Burmese War. London: Blackie, 1897.
Illustrations by W.H. Overend.

Henty was the adventure writer of his era. His works were later recalled as playing an important part in the young lives of such "notables" as John Diefenbaker and Lester B. Pearson.

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