G. Nederveen in Clarion: This is one of the best novels I have read of late. I found it captivating and hard to put down. Here is a book that is not time-bound and therefore it will never be outdated. The story takes place around the time of Jesus' birth. It is written by someone who has done his research about the times between the Old and New Testament period. The author informs you in an easy style about the period of the Maccabees. . . Van Reest is a good storyteller. His love for the Bible and biblical times is evident from the start. He shows a good knowledge of the customs and mannerisms in Israel. Many fine details add to the quality of the book. You will be enriched in your understanding of the ways in the Old Testament. Time: Inter-Testament Period Age: 15-99 ISBN 0-921100-22-1 $19.95 |
A Story About the Persecution of Christians at the Time of Emperor Nero The history of the Church in a.d. 64 is written with blood and tears. This book, based on historical facts, relates what happened in Rome in the summer of that year. It is a gripping chronicle. In the story we meet Quintus, the central character. He is a typical Roman boy, who through a number of ordeals experiences the grace of God. Time: a.d. 64 Age: 12-99 ISBN 1-894666-70-4 $9.95 |
by Henry W. Coray Muriel R. Lippencott in The Christian Observer: [it] . . . is a partially fictionalized profile of the life of Athanasius . . . who died in a.d. 373. Much of the historical content is from the writing of reliable historians. Some parts of the book, while the product of the author's imagination, set forth accurately the spirit and the temper of the times, including the proceedings and vigorous debates that took place in Alexandria and Nicea. . . This is the story that Rev. Coray so brilliantly tells. Time: a.d. 331-373 Age: 16-99 ISBN 0-921100-35-3 $8.95 |
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by Deborah Alcock A gripping story filled with accurate historical facts about John Huss and the Hussite wars. Hardly any historical novel can be more captivating and edifying than this book. Even if Deborah Alcock was not the greatest of nineteenth century authors, certainly she is our most favourite. — Roelof & Theresa Janssen Time: 1414-1436 Age: 11-99 ISBN 1-894666-01-1 $19.95 |
A Tale of the Days of Wycliffe Christine Farenhorst in Christian Renewal: Christians often tend to look on the Reformation as the pivotal turning point in history during which the Protestants took off the chains of Rome. This small work of fiction draws back the curtains of history a bit further than Luther's theses. Wycliffe was the morning star of the Reformation and his band of Lollards a band of faithful men who were persecuted because they spoke out against salvation by works. Hubert Ellerdale was such a man and his life (youth, marriage, and death), albeit fiction, is set parallel to Wycliffe's and Purvey's. Rhind writes with pathos and the reader can readily identify with his lead characters. This novel deserves a well-dusted place in a home, school, or church library. Time: 1380-1420 Age: 13-99 ISBN 0-921100-09-4 $12.95 |
Martin Luther's life is truly an inspiration to every Christian boy and girl. He was a pioneer among the Christians in his age and remains a leader of Christians in our age. Luther stands out among men in history as one who would not compromise his conscience. Time: 1483-1546 Age: 9-99 ISBN 1-881545-78-4 $8.99 |
A wonderfully warm and loving book about the beauty of Protestantism. This topic, too often neglected and forgotten, has been revived by the author in a delightful way. Glimpses of our Protestant history are strewn in our path like jewels, whetting our appetite to read on and discover the depth of our history. Too often our role models tend to be found outside of our Christian heritage "to the neglect of the great cloud of witnesses, the magnificent roll of saints, heroes, and martyrs that belong to us as Protestants." This book is not only for adults. Young people and even older children will find riches in its depth which will encourage and build up to carry on the work of God in our own day and age. — Theresa E. Janssen, home educating mother Time: 1300-1700 Age: 12-99 ISBN 0-921100-88-4 $11.95 |
A Tale of theHeroic Times in Old Geneva They had now reached the Forte Neuve, by which they entered the town, with many others who were returning from the Plain-palais. As they walked along the Corratorie they met Berthelier and Gabrielle, taking the air, as the afternoon was very fine for the season of the year. Both the lads saluted; De Marsac with a flush and a beaming smile. "I did not know you knew them," said Norbert. "Oh yes; did I not tell you I was going to see them? Master Berthelier's sister, Damoiselle Claudine, and I are fast friends. Some years ago when I came here first, a mere child, I was one day in the market, looking about me and buying cherries or the like, when I saw this poor damoiselle being frightened half out of her senses by a group of angry, scolding fish-women. That was before such good order was put in the market, and in all the town, thanks to Master Calvin. She had told them, quite truly, that they were trying to cheat her. I fought her battle with all my might, which in truth was not great, and at last brought her home in triumph. She was much more grateful than the occasion required, and has been my very good friend ever since. I — they — they are all good to me, though lately, being much occupied with my studies, I have seen them but seldom." "Do you not think the young damoiselle very pretty?" asked Norbert. "I do." "She is beautiful," Louis answered quietly; and the subject dropped. Time: 1542-1564 Age:14-99 ISBN 1-894666-04-6 $14.95
A Popular Account of the Life and Times of John Calvin The publishing of this book is a direct fruit of the reading and publishing of Under Calvin's Spell by Deborah Alcock which is a great novel and gives a very good description of life in and around Geneva. However it tells little about Calvin himself. As a result I read Penning's book and was quickly convinced that both books should be published as companion editions, Alcock's book being the introduction and Penning's book the "full" story. Also today the world needs to know it's most important historical facts and since upon the mouth of two witnesses the truth of a matter is to be established we send out in these two books the true story of John Calvin. Calvin is perhaps the most important person who lived after Biblical times (seconded by Martin Luther, William of Orange, Michael de Ruyter, and William III of Orange). To know and understand how the Lord has used these people in the history of His Church and world will stir in any reader the desire to follow them in their footsteps. Roelof A. Janssen Time: 1509-1564 Age:15-99 ISBN 1-894666-77-1 $19.95 |
A Tale of the Sixteenth Century "He could not die thus for his faith. On the contrary, it cost him but little to conceal it. What, then, had they which he had not? Something that enabled even poor, wild, passionate Gonsalvo to forgive and pray for the murderers of the woman he loved. What was it?" Time: 1550-1565 Age: 14-99 ISBN 1-894666-02-x $14.95 |
A Story of Old Holland Doctor Adrian was a scholar living in quiet seclusion in Antwerp, the Netherlands, until a fugitive Protestant preacher and his daughter Rose sought sanctuary in his rooms. Before he knew it, he became involved with the Protestant cause, and eventually embraced it in theory. When the persecution of the Reformed was stepped up, Doctor Adrian made the dangerous journey to Leyden with his family. They survived the siege of Leyden, along with Adrian's sister Marie. When the siege was lifted by the fleets of William of Orange, they moved to Utrecht. Doctor Adrian's faith in the Reformed religion died when he experienced the loss of some of his loved ones, but a new faith in the Author of that religion took its place. This is a tale of a doctor and his contact with William, Prince of Orange, and of his spiritual journey. Time: 1560-1584 Age: 12-99 ISBN 1-894666-05-4 $15.95 |
by William P. Balkenende N.N. in The Trumpet: This historical novel plays in The Netherlands during the rise of the protestant Churches, under the persecution of Spain, in the latter half of the sixteenth century. Breaking with the Roman Catholic Church in favor of the new faith is for many an intense struggle. Anthony Tharret, the baker's apprentice, faces his choice before the R.C. Church's influenced Baker's Guild. His love for Jeanne la Solitude, the French Huguenot refugee, gives a fresh dimension to the story. Recommended! Especially for young people. Time: 1560-1585 Age: 14-99 ISBN 0-921100-32-9 $8.95 |
A story during the time of the Reformation An amazingly true story about a surprise attack by the Spanish army on Sluis, a small city in a southern coastal province of The Low Countries, now known as The Netherlands. The Dutch fought for their freedom from Spain in an eighty-year war, from 1568 to 1648. The surprise attack on Sluis is part of that war. "As soon as I finished reading this book, I had to check Motley's United Netherlands to see if these amazing facts really happened! Yes, the Towerclock truly stopped!" — Roelof A. Janssen Time: 1606 Age: 8-99 IP0000008516 $9.95 |
The true story of seventeen-year-old Lady Jane Grey, Queen of England for nine days. "Miss Meroff . . . has fictionalized the story of Lady Jane Grey in a thoroughly absorbing manner . . . she has succeeded in making me believe this is what really happened. I kept wanting to read on the book is full of action and interest." Elisabeth Elliot Time: 1537-1554 Age: 14-99 ISBN 0-921100-78-7 $14.95 |
A Story of the Thirty Years’ War Once again Deborah Alcock has delicately woven together an accurate historical novel. This book gives wonderful insights into some of the events surrounding the thirty-years-war in which Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden gives his life for the Protestant cause. But even amidst the ravages of war life continues to weave its story of intrigue, romance, loyalty, and treason. Two motherless children, Jeanie and Hugh, have been in the care of their Uncle Charlie ever since their father left about eight years earlier to fight for the Protestant cause. Uncle Charlie, a restless bachelor, subsequently leaves the bulk of Jeanie and Hugh’s upbringing to the Presbyterian minister. He faithfully teaches these orphaned children the beautiful tenants of the Reformed faith. But when Uncle Charlie decides to leave his beloved Scotland to join the army of Gustavus Adolphus in Germany, Hugh wants to go along. Jeanie will go along as companion to Captain Stuart’s wife and meets Fraulein Gertrud von Savelburg in Germany. Sifting through the reports and rumours of the times she comes to some disturbing and perplexing conclusions. What has made Uncle Charlie so sad, and why does a Roman Catholic priest regularly visit Hugh? And then there is Jonker August von Lübeling, a page of Gustavus Adolphus, who alone knows the true reports of the King’s last hours. He promises Jeanie a Nuremberg egg, but not understanding German ways she misconstrues the meaning of this promise. Will she accept his precious gift? Time: 1630-1632 Age: 12-99 ISBN 978-1-894666-06-0 Can.$11.95 U.S.$11.95 |
A Novel on Oliver Cromwell An historical novel in which the whole story of Cromwell's dealings with Parliament and the King is played out. It is written with dignity and conviction, and with the author's characteristic power of grasping the essential details needed to supply colour and atmosphere for the reader of the standard histories. Time: 1645-1660 Age: 14-99 ISBN 0-921100-58-2 $17.95 |
by Marjorie Bowen (Place order for set of 3 and save 15%) (Reg. $51.85; Set $44.08) The life of William III, Prince of Orange, Stadtholder of the United Netherlands, and King of England (with Queen Mary II) is one of the most fascinating in all of history. Both the author and the publisher of these books have been interested in this subject for many years. Although the stories as told in these books are partly fictional, all the main events are faithful to history. F. Pronk wrote in The Messenger about Volume 1: The author is well-known for her well-researched fiction based on the lives of famous historical characters. The religious convictions of the main characters are portrayed with authenticity and integrity. This book is sure to enrich one's understanding of Protestant Holland and will hold the reader spell-bound. D.J. Engelsma wrote in The Standard Bearer about Volume 1: This is great reading for all ages, high school and older. I Will Maintain is well written historical fiction with a solid, significant, moving historical base . . . No small part of the appeal and worth of the book is the lively account of the important history of one of the world's greatest nations, the Dutch. This history was bound up with the Reformed faith and had implications for the exercise of Protestantism throughout Europe. Christian high schools could profitably assign the book, indeed, the whole trilogy, for history or literature classes. C. Farenhorst wrote in Christian Renewal about Volume 1: An excellent tool for assimilating historical knowledge without being pained in the process, I Will Maintain is a very good read. Take it along on your holidays. Its sequel Defender of the Faith, is much looked forward to. Time: 1670-1702 Age: 14-99
Volume 2 - Defender of the Faith ISBN 0-921100-43-4 $15.95 Volume 3 - For God and the King ISBN 0-921100-44-2 $17.95
and Gustavus Adolphus II 2 Historical Essays by Marjorie Bowen F.G. Oosterhoff in Reformed Perspective: I recommend this book without any hesitation. The two biographies make excellent reading, and the times the essays describe are of considerable interest and importance in the history of our civilization. Moreover, although Bowen obviously is not one in faith with Gustavus Adolphus and William of Orange, her essays relate incidents that are testimonials to God's mercies in preserving His Church. Remembering these mercies, we may take courage for the present and for the future. Time: 1630-1689 Age: 14-99 ISBN 0-921100-06-X $9.95 |
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The Adventures of Three Huguenot Children Fleeing Persecution Huguenot Inheritance Series #1 F. Pronk in The Messenger: This book . . . will hold its readers spellbound from beginning to end. The setting is late seventeenth century France. Early in the story the mother dies and the father is banished to be a galley slave for life on a war ship. Yet in spite of threats and punishment, sixteen-year-old John and his ten-year-old sister Manette, refuse to give up the faith they have been taught. Time: 1685-1695 Age: 12-99 ISBN 0-921100-04-3 $11.95
by A. Van der Jagt A Huguenot's Dangerous Adventures in the Land of Persecution Huguenot Inheritance Series #2 In the sequel to our best-seller, The Escape, John returns to France with a secret mission of the Dutch Government. At the same time he attempts to find his father. Time: 1702-1712 Age: 12-99 ISBN 0-921100-18-3 $14.95
A Tale of the Huguenots of Languedoc Huguenot Inheritance Series #3 Christine Farenhorst in Christian Renewal: Presenting a moving account of the weals and woes of two Huguenot families during the heavy waves of persecution in seventeenth century France, this book, although its onset is a bit slow, is fascinating and moving reading. Covering all aspects of Huguenot life during this difficult time period, this goodsized paperback volume is a well-spring of encouragement for Christians today and highly recommended as reading for all those age twelve and over. Time: 1676-1686 Age: 13-99 ISBN 0-921100-64-7 $14.95
Huguenot Inheritance Series #4 It was a happy life at the pretty chateau. Even after that dreadful Sunday evening, when strange men came down and shut the people out of the church, not much changed for the four children. Until the soldiers came . . . Time: 1686-1687 Age: 11-99 ISBN 0-921100-65-5 $11.95
by Charlotte Maria Tucker A Story of the Huguenots Huguenot Inheritance Series #5 Christine Farenhorst in Christian Renewal: "Set in the days following the Revocation of the Edict of Nantes, (an edict in effect from 1598-1685 providing religious freedom for the French Protestants), this story follows the lives of two Huguenot families. Losing all to remain constant, the La Force family flees to Britain, while the Duval family remains in France. Suspenseful, the unfolding panorama of persecution and intrigue is well-suited for twenty-first century church goers who take freedom of religion for granted." Time: 1685-1695 Age: 13-99 ISBN 0-921100-66-3 $9.95
A Tale of Two Continents Huguenot Inheritance Series #6 The Refugees is a fast-paced exciting historical novel filled with daring and adventure. It depicts the escape of Louis De Catinat and his cousin from France after the revocation of the Edict of Nantes in 1685. Fleeing aboard a merchant vessel they attempt to reach America but find themselves stranded on an iceberg. The result is a hazardous trek through Canadian forests, avoiding both Roman Catholic Frenchmen and savage Indians. Follow the adventures of well to do people, bereft of all convenience and fleeing for their lives to seek refuge in a country where freedom of religion returns stability to their lives. Time: 1685-1686 Age: 12-99 ISBN 0-921100-67-1 $17.95
Huguenot Inheritance Series #7 Christine Farenhorst wrote in Christian Renewal: Ten-year-old Gaspard, accidentally separated from his parents, is raised by a group of outlaw salt runners who fear neither God nor man. . . . Through the providence of God, Gaspard's heart turns to Him in faith and after a series of adventures is able to flee France to the safer Protestant shores of England. Fine and absorbing reading. Deborah Alcock has wonderful vocabulary, is a marvelous story-teller, and brings out the amazing hand of God's almighty power in every chapter. Highly recommended. Time: 1685-1697 Age: 11-99 ISBN 1-894666-03-8 $14.95
by Margaret S. Comrie Huguenot Inheritance Series #8 Azerole, a young fugitive, was serving at Castle Brianza at Piedmont as governess to Madame de Rohan’s crippled and plaintive foster son Christophe. But Azerole was a Huguenot maid, and Castle Brianza was ardently Roman Catholic. Madame’s son Gaston, who was serving in the French army, was said to be a fiery Roman Catholic and tolerated no Protestants. What would happen to Azerole when he came home? Azerole and her brother Léon struggle amid many troubles to keep their faith alive. When Michel unexpectedly comes on the scene a new unforseen danger lurks in the shadows. Would these two young Huguenots remain safe under the roof and shadow of Castle Brianza? Time: 1686-1690 Age: 12-99 ISBN 978-0-921100-68-3 Can.$15.95 U.S.$15.95 |
by James H. Hunter A Novel of 17th Century Scotland "Hush ye, hush ye, little pet ye, Hush ye, hush ye, do not fret ye, The Black Avenger shall not get ye." Even though the Scottish covenanters endured harsh persecutions by the King’s Inquisition the mysterious name of the Black Avenger sent thrills of hope and courage to many a tormented soul. Yet the captains and dragoons feared this elusive figure while at the same time determining to place his head on the Netherbow. Many faithful Presbyterians were murdered on the spot or threatened with a touch of the thumbscrew or a place on the rack if they did not disclose the hiding place of some sought-out Covenanters. Lady Marion Kennedy, the beautiful daughter of the Lord of Culzean Castle, was also threatened with similar reprisals if she refused to marry Luis Salvador de Ferrari, the usurper of Fenwick Ha’, and supporter of the Inquisition. Yet her heart longed for Duncan Fenwick, the rightful lord of Fenwick Ha’. But his foster brother Luis Salvador had evicted him from Fenwick Ha’ because he espoused the covenant cause and Marion had not seen or heard from him for so long. Would she see him again and would he be able to evade the clutches of Luis? Would the Black Avenger be able to rescue her from the forced marriage to Luis? An exciting, fast-paced historical novel regarding the events of Scottish history in 1688. Time: 1685-1688 Age: 12-99 ISBN 978-1-894666-41-1 Can.$15.95 U.S.$15.95 |
40 Faith-building Lessons From History "Poignant vignettes from history are captured in fascinating word pictures. Chapters open with Scripture that is fleshed out in the lives of historical figures. The impact is more in the story told, not in the lives lived, which point either to or away from Christ." — John Van Dyk, Christian Renewal. Subject: Short Biographies Age: 14-99 ISBN 0-87552-729-9 $13.99 |
or, The Winning of a Continent by G.A. Henty Through misadventure the hero of the story, James Walsham, becomes involved in the historic struggle between Britain and France for supremacy on the North American continent. The issue of this war determined not only the destinies of North America, but to a large extent those of the mother countries themselves. With Wolfe in Canada will take the reader through many battles of this conflict. Meet a young George Washington and General Braddock as they fight the French and Indians, join up with Rogers' Rangers, and learn of the legendary generals Wolfe and Montcalm. With Wolfe in Canada is a model of what a children's book should be with its moving tale of military exploit and thrilling adventure. This classic provides a lesson in history instructively and graphically, whilst infusing into the dead facts of history new life. Mr. Henty's classic With Wolfe in Canada is a useful aid to study as well as amusement. Time: 1755-1760 Age: 14-99 Cloth ISBN 0-921100-86-8 $28.95 Paperback ISBN 0-921100-87-6 $20.95 |
A Story of Border Life Among the Indians Indians, Frenchmen, Englishmen, wars, strained friendships, and romance are all interwoven in Eliza Pollard’s fast paced historical novel. When Charles Langlade deserted his birth place in upper Canada to marry an Indian squaw and then to fight with his Indian tribe for the French against the English, he also lost his best friend, Roger Boscowen, who led his rangers for the English against the French. Meanwhile the historically famous General Louis de Montcalm entered Canada on behalf of the French and things took a turn in favour for the French due to the help of Langlade. But would the jealous government of French Canada succeed in using De Montcalm’s daughter Mercedes — who had come with her father from France with the intention to enter a Canadian convent — to destroy Montcalm’s fame? And would Charles and Roger indeed fight each other? Would their friendship ever be restored? Time: 1754-1760 Age: 12-99 ISBN 978-1-894666-31-2 Can.$14.95 U.S.$14.95 |
"Mr. Washington and who is Mr. Washington?" "It is the Governor of Virginia's envoy, Monsieur bearing a letter from his Excellency." St. Pierre gave his inferior officer a quick glance; two things occurred to him: the first was that Dinwiddie must be serious if he had sent a messenger in such weather; the second was that it would have been more courteous if the envoy had been a man of some rank; he remarked on neither of these things, but quietly requested that Mr. Washington should be brought into his presence. The scene was St. Pierre's room in the newly erected Fort le Bœuf; December cold filled the apartment despite the huge fire of logs that roared on the hearth; and the view from the window was of a frozen lake, great trees against a drab sky, and the steady falling of snowflakes. Originally published in 1912, this is a fictionalized biography on America's first President by one of the best authors of historical fiction. Time: 1755-1775 Age: 14-99 ISBN 0-921100-99-X $14.95 |
A Biographical Novel of John Newton This is Grace Irwin's best novel to date. She recounts the exciting adventures of John Newton's life both as profane and immoral slave trader and later as a devoted servant of Christ. And is there anywhere a more beautiful love story than that of John Newton and Mary Catlett? Clyde S. Kilby Time: 1725-1807 Age: 14-99 ISBN 0-88815-908-0 $19.95 |
A dramatized biography on Anthony Ashley Cooper, the Seventh Earl of Shaftesbury, who is most widely remembered as a 19th-century British philanthropist and factory reformer. "This is Grace Irwin's strongest and most poignant book . . . I have been moved and enriched by my hours with The Seventh Earl," wrote V.R. Mollenkott. Time: 1801-1885 Age: 14-99 ISBN 0-8028-6059-1 $11.95 |
by Leonora Scholte John E. Marshall in The Banner of Truth: This is a delightful book. It tells the story of H.P. Scholte, a preacher in The Netherlands, who being persecuted for his faith in his own country, emigrated to the U.S.A., and there established a settlement in Pella, Iowa, in the midst of the vast undeveloped prairie. . . The greater part of the book is taken up in telling the stories of the immense hardships known after emigration. Interwoven with this story is an account of Scholte's marriage and family life. . . It is a most heartwarming and instructive story. Time: 1825-1880 Age: 14-99 ISBN 0-921100-01-9 $7.95 |
author of Coronation of Glory Willy-Jane VanDyken in The Trumpet: This romantic novel is so filled with excitement and drama, it is difficult to put it down once one has begun it. Its pages reflect the struggle between choosing Satan's ways or God's ways. Mary's struggles with materialism, being a submissive wife, coping with the criticism of others, learning how to deal with sickness and death of loved ones, trusting in God and overcoming the fear of death forces the reader to reflect on his own struggles in life. This story of Mary Ann Patten (remembered for being the first woman to take full command of a merchant sailing ship) is one that any teen or adult reader will enjoy. It will perhaps cause you to shed a few tears but it is bound to touch your heart and encourage you in your faith. Time: 1837-1861 Age: 14-99 ISBN 0-921100-79-5 $14.95 Cloth edition $24.95 |
A Tale on Armenia in the 19th century Alcock has provided sufficient graphics describing the atrocities committed against the Armenian Christians to make the reader emotionally moved by the intense suffering these Christians endured at the hands of Muslim Turks and Kurds. At the same time, the author herself has confessed to not wanting to provide full detail, which would take away from the focus on how those facing death did so with peace, being confident they would go to see their LORD, and so enjoy eternal peace. As such it is not only an enjoyable novel, but also encouraging reading. These Christians were determined to remain faithful to their God, regardless of the consequences. Time: 1887-1895 Age: 11-99 ISBN 1-894666-00-3 $14.95 |
The Louis Wessels Commando #1 A wonderful historical novel in which Penning has interwoven love, pathos, and loyalty. The conflict the Boers endure with England involves not only a fight to maintain their independence (to which the British agreed in 1881) but also a deep religious significance. Louis Wessels, eldest son of a well-established Transvaal Boer family, is betrothed to Truida, a Boer maiden living in the British colony of Natal, and educated in British-governed schools. When England sends over thousands of troops to invade the independent Boer colony of the Orange Free State, causing the Boers of the Transvaal Colony to prepare to invade Natal, the two lovers are confronted by more than a political conflict — two loyal hearts separated by loyalty to conflicting causes. The horrors of the war drag both Louis and Truida through heights of joy and depths of despair. How can these two hearts, beating strongly for each other but also strongly for their separate causes, ever be reconciled? On which side is justice to be found? Time: 1899 Age:11-99 ISBN 1-894666-91-7 $10.95
The Louis Wessels Commando #2 A company of twenty-five horsemen with an officer in command galloped into the yard. They jumped down, fastened their horses to the young fig trees which bordered the broad driveway, and in silence awaited orders from their commanding officer. He carefully scrutinized the terrain and set out five soldiers as watchmen. Five others were ordered to make a thorough search of the barn. Ten were posted at the various exits from the house and with the remaining five the officer entered the livingroom . . . "Do you have a Boer from the Transvaal hiding here?" asked the officer. "If I should deny it, you wouldn't believe me in any case, Lieutenant." Time: 1900 Age:11-99 ISBN 1-894666-92-5 $10.95
The Scout of Christiaan de Wet by Lawrence Penning The Louis Wessels Commando # 3 It is the year 1900 and the Boer War continues to ravage the South African Free State and Transvaal. The English are relentless in their attacks and pernicious in seeking to achieve political power. But the Afrikaners refuse to submit and continue the struggle to maintain their freedom. Louis Wessels, the young hunter, and the Dutchman Jan Tromp, despite skirting danger, falling into traps, confronting traitors, hiding and escaping, slowly achieve their mission as they transverse the Transvaal as scouts for General Christiaan de Wet. Yet when they are finally trapped with no seeming escape, they meet an old acquaintance. Even though these dedicated Afrikaners are surrounded by the horrors and ravages of war there is time for laughter at Blikoortje’s exploits, and time to receive encouragement from loved ones. Still the cry continues to rise to heaven, "How many people will still have to give their lives to restore freedom to South Africa? Will freedom truly be achieved?" Another exiting story from Piet Prins’s favourite boyhood author. Time: 1900 Age: 11-99 ISBN 978-1-894666-93-0 Can.$11.95 U.S.$11.95
The Louis Wessels Commando # 4 The commando of Louis Wessels continues to roam the South African countryside, joining whichever division needs them most. But defeat and loss, ruin and devastation seem to be the order of the day. Blikoortje and Jan Potgieter are captured, Wonderfontein is pillaged and ruined, and the church is desecrated. The ravages of this ghastly war are pressing in on all sides and the reality of total defeat looms large in all its starkness. The English Minister Brodrick had declared in the British parliament that "never — but never — had a more civilised war been waged!" Yet all the evidence showed the English army to be full of wantonness, lustful pillaging, savagery, destructiveness, and pitiless cruelty towards women, children, and the defenceless. Lawrence Penning gives a close up account of some of the events and issues surrounding the Boer War. The English declared they wanted the gold South Africa offered, but was there more at stake? This book, along with the others in the series, are great aids in coming to grips with the South African conflict in a fascinating manner. Time: 1900 Age: 11-99 ISBN 978-1-894666-94-7 Can.$11.95 U.S.$11.95 |
ALL FOUR IN ONE
After the Second World War, Anne De Vries, one of the most popular novelists in The Netherlands, was commissioned to capture in literary form the spirit and agony of those five harrowing years of Nazi occupation. The result was Journey Through the Night, a four volume bestseller that has gone through more than thirty printings in The Netherlands. "An Old Testament Professor of mine who bought the books could not put them down nor could I." Dr. Edwin H. Palmer "This is more than just a war-time adventure. The characters have vitality, depth and great humanity." The Ottawa Citizen Time: 1940-1945 Age: 10-99 ISBN 0-921100-25-6 $19.95 |
A Story of World War II and the Floods of 1953 "That's a rather rough expression, brother Melse — `traitor.' How could you call someone a traitor if he's simply obeying the government? I would rather not hear such language from the mouth of an elder." "I maintain that such work as building bunkers is treason against our land," repeated David Melse. "The bunkers have a definite purpose: when armies come to liberate us from the power of the Germans, the bunkers are supposed to hold them back. Each bunker could help sink one of the naval vessels approaching our coast. And on those vessels are our friends — perhaps even our own soldiers. Reverend, you should think carefully what those bunkers represent." Rev. Verhulst shook his head. "You people have completely the wrong idea about those bunkers. Do you really believe that Germany will one day sink to its knees before England? If you do, you're completely mistaken, brother Melse. Germany will take control of all of Europe and will never let itself be overthrown. Germany is much too powerful to be defeated. Moreover, if you had listened carefully to last Sunday's sermon, you would know full well how I think about these matters. The apostate covenant people spent seventy years in the grip of Babylon, and I'm sure that our time under foreign domination will not be any less. Time: 1942-1953 Age: 15-99 ISBN 0-894666-68-2 $15.95 |
Israel's Hope and
Expectation by Rudolf Van Reest 
Quintus by R.
Weerstand 
Against the World - The
Odyssey of Athanasius 
Hubert Ellerdale
by W. Oak Rhind 
Luther the Leader
by Virgil Robinson 
The Romance of
Protestantism by Deborah Alcock 
Under Calvin's Spell
by Deborah Alcock 
The Spanish Brothers
by Deborah Alcock 
Doctor Adrian
by Deborah Alcock 
Love in Times of
Reformation 
The TowerClock Stopped by J.
DeHaan 
Coronation of Glory
by Deborah Meroff 
The
King’s Service by Deborah Alcock
The Governor of England
by Marjorie Bowen 
The William & Mary
Trilogy 
Volume 1 - I Will Maintain
ISBN 0-921100-42-6 $17.95
William III and the
Revolution of 1688 
The Escape by
A. Van der Jagt 
The Secret Mission 
How They Kept The Faith
by Grace Raymond 
Driven into Exile 
The Refugees by A. Conan Doyle 
Done and Dared in Old
France by Deborah Alcock 
A Loyal Huguenot Maid
How Sleep the Brave 
The Great Escape
by Christine Farenhorst 
With Wolfe in Canada:
Roger the Ranger
by Eliza F. Pollard
The Soldier of Virginia - A Novel on George Washington by Marjorie Bowen 
Servant of Slaves
by Grace Irwin 
The Seventh Earl by Grace
Irwin 
A Stranger in a Strange
Land 
Captain My Captain
by Deborah Meroff 
By Far Euphrates
by Deborah Alcock 
The Lion of Modderspruit
by Lawrence Penning 
The Hero of Spionkop
by Lawrence Penning 
The Victor of Nooitgedacht by
Lawrence Penning
Journey Through the Night
by Anne De Vries 
In This Hour by
Rudolf Van Reest