By Right of Conquest, George Alfred Henty
By Right of Conquest, George Alfred Henty
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By Right of Conquest
With Cortez in Mexico

Author: George Alfred Henty

Narrator: Jim Hodges

Unabridged: 13 hr 18 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 07/11/2017


Synopsis

Bring history back to life through Jim Hodges’ historically accurate, exciting, and edifying audio recordings. The conquest of the Aztec Empire by Hernando Cortez and a mere handful of Spaniards is one of the greatest romances of history. A writer of fiction would scarcely have dared to invent so improbable a story, but it is true. Fortunately, Cortez was able to ally himself with many peoples conquered by the Aztecs who were all too happy to assist in their downfall. Roger Hawkshaw, a shipwrecked Englishman, presenting himself as a long-lost Spaniard, assists Cortez in his many adventures.The Henty Historical Novel Collection, written by George Henty in the 1800s, covers many time periods in history throughout the world. In this collection, you will learn history, geography, and vocabulary while also discovering hero characters for your children to emulate. Study guides to enrich your learning experience are available at www.jimhodgesaudiobooks.com/product-category/study-guides.

About George Alfred Henty

George Alfred Henty (1832–1902) was a prolific English novelist and war correspondent. He is best known for his historical adventure stories for boys that were popular in the late nineteenth century.

About Jim Hodges

Jim Hodges began reading aloud in the second grade with a stirring rendition of Dick and Jane. He continued to volunteer to speak throughout his schooling years, performed as a newscaster while in the Navy, and participated in community theater groups. His wife, Monica, once asked what his dream job would be. He answered, “I’d record books.” And so began Jim Hodges Audio Books, producing unabridged recordings of the G. A. Henty historical novels, children’s books, Overtly Christian titles, and classic literature. 


Reviews

Goodreads review by Q Silver on May 13, 2025

As with all Henty stories, it’s laughable in its pro-British perspective, often cartoonish characters, and stiff dialogue among other things…but it’s educational if you know what to believe, and still kinda fun and worthwhile.......more

Goodreads review by Malachi on February 08, 2020

It was ok. Typical Henty, with cool history and poor characters. There was finally a girl I liked in one of his books, but the main character dude didn't marry her and ended up marrying some lame Aztec princess, so the one time I rooted for a romance in a Henty it didn't come about. I did like the h......more

Goodreads review by Gina on July 27, 2016

I enjoyed this book but it seemed really really long.......more

Goodreads review by Viva on October 10, 2023

Spoilers ahead. I'm making my way through my free GA Henty Kindles from Amazon and this is probably the best one I've read so far. This is historical fiction that segues pretty well with the real thing. Roger Hawkshaw is a young Devonshire teen. His father and uncle outfit a ship (the Swan) to trade......more

Goodreads review by Bill on November 07, 2017

Great adventure novel and on par with his best work. It is long but great to listen to.......more