Project Gutenberg 2011-09-17 Public domain in the USA. 183 Blackie & Son Blackie and Son Son, Blackie & Blackie & Son's Books for Young People, Catalogue - 1891 Produced by Chris Curnow and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Blackie & Son's Books for Young People, Catalogue - 1891" by Blackie & Son is a catalogue showcasing a collection of children's literature written in the late 19th century. This publication features a variety of adventure stories aimed primarily at young readers, with many titles authored by G. A. Henty, who is notable for his historical narratives tailored for boys. The catalogue encapsulates the spirit of exploration and moral lessons consistent with the literature of the period, making it a vivid representation of children's publishing during that era. The opening of the catalogue introduces several exciting works by G. A. Henty, highlighting titles such as "St. Bartholomew's Eve" and "Through the Sikh War." Each entry provides a brief synopsis, emphasizing the protagonists—often young English boys—who embark on daring adventures amidst historical backdrops, such as the Huguenot Wars and the Sikh Wars in India. For instance, in "St. Bartholomew's Eve," the hero, Philip Fletcher, faces peril during the infamous massacre in Paris, showcasing themes of bravery and resilience. The catalogue not only outlines the stories but also serves as a recommendation of literature aimed at fostering a sense of courage and adventure in young readers. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 78.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Publishers' catalogs -- England -- London Blackie & Son -- Catalogs Children's literature -- Catalogs Z Text Category: Historical Novels Category: Children & Young Adult Reading Category: Adventure 145421 2025-08-15T08:43:22.615968 text/html 141826 2011-09-17T09:35:16 text/html 218620 2025-08-15T08:43:29.817925 application/epub+zip 219180 2025-08-15T08:43:25.898945 application/epub+zip 108134 2025-08-15T08:43:24.688018 application/epub+zip 404084 2025-08-15T08:43:32.092927 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 408888 2025-08-15T08:43:29.039967 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 270094 2022-09-17T07:43:34.904209 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 110757 2025-08-15T08:43:21.742951 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 110491 2011-09-17T09:35:16 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 110509 2011-09-17T09:35:16 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20789 2025-08-15T08:43:32.229925 application/rdf+xml 20696 2025-08-15T08:43:25.211927 image/jpeg 4528 2025-08-15T08:43:24.952949 image/jpeg 37930 2011-09-17T09:35:18 application/octet-stream application/zip 106539 2011-09-17T09:35:18 application/octet-stream application/zip 37896 2011-09-17T09:35:16 application/octet-stream application/zip 203015 2025-08-15T08:43:22.630991 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia