George Alfred Henty: The Story of an Active Life

"The Story of an Active Life" by George Manville Fenn is a glimpse into the extraordinary life of George Alfred Henty, a celebrated author and war correspondent. The biography starts by painting a picture of Henty as a youth overcoming health obstacles to grow into a strong, adventurous man. It explores his English childhood and shows how his passion for books fueled his future career as a writer, before recounting his time at Westminster School and Cambridge University, underlining the events and characteristics that molded him. The biography follows Henty's journey to becoming a war correspondent during the Crimean War and other conflicts.