A new hardcover edition of G.A. Henty's classic tale of courage

Viking raids. Violent battles on land and sea. Sneak attacks. Mercy and cruelty. Capture and escape. Enemies both noble and cunning. The daring rescue of a young maiden.

The Dragon and the Raven has it all while weaving its fictional narrative effortlessly through real historical events. A great book for boys who are warriors in the making.

  • New illustrations

  • New map of Saxon England

  • A chapter-by-chapter study guide

  • Cloth-covered hardback with foil stamping

  • Smyth-sewn binding with 60# paper

  • Full-color dust jacket

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Why The Dragon and the Raven?

G.A. Henty was a war correspondent who wrote over 100 historical novels for young boys. Each is based on rigorous research and immerses the reader in the life and times of the protagonist.

There were many novels we could have chosen as our first to reprint, but The Dragon and the Raven rose to the top quickly. Not many people know about King Alfred and his time period, which is a shame because the man was great in both war and peace. He is not called Alfred the Great for nothing. King Alfred:

  • Could read and write Latin

  • Translated the first 50 Psalms into the Saxon language

  • Organized a defensive network of rotating armies that could respond quickly to Viking raids

  • Set up laws to help govern the nation and worked to increase literacy

Viking raids. Violent battles on land and sea. Sneak attacks. Mercy and cruelty. Capture and escape. Enemies both noble and cunning. The daring rescue of a young maiden. The Dragon and the Raven has it all while weaving its fictional narrative effortlessly through real historical events.

The story is a great way to have fun, learn some history, read examples of courage and prudence, and be challenged to think of issues, especially warfare, from a Christian perspective.