Herbert Strang
Herbert Strang was the pseudonym of two English authors, George Herbert Ely (1866–1958) and Charles James L'Estrange (1867–1947). They specialized in writing adventure stories for boys, both historical and modern-day.
A Hero of Liége: A Story of the Great War
In the shadow of war, a young Englishman discovers a deadly plot, forcing him to risk everything to protect his home and prove his loyalty.
By Herbert Strang
No Man's Island
Three adventurous friends discover a secluded island holds mysterious secrets and hidden dangers, turning their camping trip into a thrilling quest for answers.
By Herbert Strang
Round the World in Seven Days
A son's courage is tested as he flies across the world, battling treacherous conditions and unknown territories to save his father from a remote island after a devastating shipwreck.
By Herbert Strang
One of Clive's Heroes: A Story of the Fight for India
Yearning for a life of adventure and inspired by tales of heroism in a faraway land, a young boy sets out to forge his own destiny, leaving behind the familiarity of home for the promise of something greater.
By Herbert Strang
The Old Man of the Mountain
Three tea-planters leave their comfortable lives behind to plunge into a dangerous jungle rescue, where they must face both natural threats and uncanny legends to save a man they've never met.
By Herbert Strang
Tom Burnaby: A Story of Uganda and the Great Congo Forest
A young man, eager to prove his worth, journeys into the heart of Africa to warn his uncle of a dangerous plot, encountering adventure and testing his courage at every turn.
By Herbert Strang
A Gentleman-at-Arms: Being Passages in the Life of Sir Christopher Rudd, Knight
Captured and enslaved in a foreign land, a spirited young gentleman plots his escape launching a life filled with high-seas adventure.
By Herbert Strang
Tom Willoughby's Scouts: A Story of the War in German East Africa
In the heart of German East Africa during World War I, a young man's quest for adventure turns into a treacherous fight for survival as he uncovers betrayal and navigates a landscape of shifting allegiances.
By Herbert Strang
The Motor Scout: A Story of Adventure in South America
A spirited youth must navigate daring escapes, rescue missions, and political intrigue as he rides his motor-bicycle headfirst into the heart of a South American rebellion.
By Herbert Strang
Martin of old London
Orphaned and caught between dangerous men and the allure of the sea, a young boy in 17th-century London must summon his courage to survive.
By Herbert Strang
Barclay of the Guides
Amidst a historical rebellion, a courageous young boy must choose between loyalty to family and the call of a changing world.
By Herbert Strang
Samba: A Story of the Rubber Slaves of the Congo
In a time of colonial greed, a boy's world is torn apart, forcing him to navigate the deadly consequences of a land exploited for its resources.
By Herbert Strang
The Cruise of the Gyro-Car
When two brothers get mixed up with crafty spies and a groundbreaking invention, their vacation turns into a high-speed chase across Europe.
By Herbert Strang
Kobo: A Story of the Russo-Japanese War
A young reporter finds himself caught in the middle of a war, where he must navigate danger, cultural clashes, and acts of bravery.
By Herbert Strang
Humphrey Bold: A Story of the Times of Benbow
An orphaned boy's life takes an adventurous turn as he navigates bullies, friendship, and the challenges of finding his place in the world.
By Herbert Strang
Brown of Moukden: A Story of the Russo-Japanese War
In a city swallowed by war, a young man must navigate corrupt courts and deadly battlefields to save his friend and himself.
By Herbert Strang
Settlers and Scouts: A Tale of the African Highlands
A father and son seeking a fresh beginning in the African highlands discover that their dreams of a peaceful farm may be threatened by the untamed wilderness and the people who already call it home.
By Herbert Strang
In Clive's Command: A Story of the Fight for India
A restless youth, inspired by tales of glory in India, breaks free from a life of oppression to chase his own destiny in a world of colonial conquest.
By Herbert Strang
The Flying Boat: A Story of Adventure and Misadventure
A young man's school days give way to thrilling escapades in China, where he contends with treacherous people and exotic settings.
By Herbert Strang
Fighting with French: A Tale of the New Army
Amidst the turmoil of World War I, young recruits grapple with duty, friendship, and the grim realities of battle as they rise to serve in the British Army.
By Herbert Strang