The Golden Canon (1899)

The Golden Canon is a historical fiction novel written by G.A. Henty and published in 1899. The story is set in the 16th century and follows the adventures of a young Englishman named Ned Hearne. Ned is sent to Spain to work for a wealthy merchant, but he soon finds himself caught up in a web of intrigue and danger. He becomes involved in a plot to steal the Golden Canon, a valuable artifact that belongs to the Spanish king. Ned must use all of his wit and courage to navigate the treacherous political landscape and protect himself and his friends from harm. Along the way, he encounters a cast of colorful characters, including pirates, spies, and noblewomen. The Golden Canon is a thrilling adventure story that offers a vivid portrayal of life in 16th-century Spain. It is also a tale of loyalty, bravery, and honor, as Ned must decide where his loyalties lie and what he is willing to risk in order to do what is right.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.