Mary's Meadow; and Letters From a Little Garden
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Gordon Frederick Browne bol anglický umelec a detský knižný ilustrátor. Jeho diela, často vytvárané akvarelom a perokresbou, sa vyznačujú umeleckým citom a stali sa obľúbenými v neskorom 19. a na začiatku 20. storočia. Bol jedným z najplodnejších britských ilustrátorov svojej doby, ktorého umelecký talent sa prejavil v mnohých publikáciách a zanechal výraznú stopu v histórii detskej ilustrácie.






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Set against the backdrop of the French and Indian War, a young James Walsham embarks on a journey from England in 1755. The narrative explores the struggle for power between the British and French in North America, highlighting the pivotal moment when Quebec falls and the English emerge as the dominant force. Rich in historical detail, this adventure novel encapsulates themes of imperialism and the spread of English culture, reflecting G. A. Henty's passion for storytelling and historical accuracy.