By Pike and Dyke :A Tale of the Rise of the Dutch Republic by G.A. Henty


By Pike and Dyke :A Tale of the Rise of the Dutch Republic
Title : By Pike and Dyke :A Tale of the Rise of the Dutch Republic
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Language : English
Format Type : Kindle Edition
Number of Pages : 322
Publication : First published January 1, 1889

In this story Mr. Henty traces the adventures and brave deeds of an English boy in the household of the ablest man of his age - William the Silent. Edward Martin, the son of an English sea-captain, enters the service of the Prince as a volunteer, and is employed by him in many dangerous and responsible missions, in the discharge of which he passes through the great sieges of the time.

By Pike and Dyke :A Tale of the Rise of the Dutch Republic Reviews

  • Heather

    One of the most boring Henty books I’ve read. Mostly names, dates, and battles without much plot at all for the stock hero.

  • ferretpatrol

    Great account by Henty of the Netherlands struggle for independence from Spain. The story ends at the fall of Antwerp after the assassination of William the Silent. It follows Henty's usual plotline very well. Henty is predictable but enjoyable.

  • Pat

    As always with Henty, a fairly generic boy character going through an interesting period of history.

  • Bill Suits

    This book was excellent and really entertaining. It really talked a lot about sieges and horror of war. I recommend it as I did not know much about this period.

  • John

    pleasant read with lots of history new to me

  • Patricrk patrick

    good adventure story about a boy set during the Dutch war of independence. Very readable.

  • Spenser White

    More good Henty. Good historical novel, but more "historical" than "novel."

  • Bill Cosgrove

    GA Henty stories are just awesome