Collection of short stories, including BEARS AND DACOITS, THE PATERNOSTERS, A PIPE OF MYSTERY, , WHITE-FACED DICK, and A BRUSH WITH THE CHINESE. According to Wikipedia: "George Alfred Henty (8 December 1832 - 16 November 1902), referred to as G. A. Henty, was a prolific English novelist, special correspondent, and Imperialist born in Trumpington, Cambridgeshire, England. He is best known for his h...