Tales from the Works of G. A. Henty

"Tales from the Works of G. A. Henty" by G. A. (George Alfred) Henty is a collection of adventure stories from the early 1900's that highlights courage and teaches important life lessons through historical events, geared towards younger readers. In "The Mate's Story," Mr. Thompson remembers his difficult journey on the whaling ship "The Two Brothers," where the crew helps a ship struggling with sickness and faces tough choices between their own safety and helping others. The captain, Mr. Thompson, and a brave missionary named Mr. Williams show great courage and a sense of duty as they deal with the threat of disease to rescue others. The story uses tense decisions to create a feeling of heroism and sacrifice, which is common in Henty's stories.