By Pike and Dyke: A Tale of the Rise of the Dutch Republic

414 pp. 8vo. A historical novel for juvenile readers, set in The Netherlands. ABOUT THE AUTHOR: George Alfred Henty (8 December 1832 – 16 November 1902) was a prolific English novelist and war correspondent. He is best known for his historical adventure stories that were popular in the late 19th century. His works include The Dragon & The Raven (1886), For The Temple (1888), Under Drake's Flag (1883) and In Freedom's Cause (1885).