A Tale of the Siege of Gibraltar (1779-83) By G. A. Henty.
Reading edition
Contents
Preface.
Chapter 1: "Something Like An Adventure."
Chapter 2: A Great Change.
Chapter 3: An Unexpected Journey.
Chapter 4: Preparations For A Voyage.
Chapter 5: A French Privateer.
Chapter 6: The Rock Fortress.
Chapter 7: Troubles Ahead.
Chapter 8: The Siege Begins.
Chapter 9: The Antelope.
Chapter 10: A Cruise In A Privateer.
Chapter 11: Cutting Out A Prize.
Chapter 12: A Rich Prize.
Chapter 13: Oranges And Lemons.
Chapter 14: A Welcome Cargo.
Chapter 15: Bob's Mission.
Chapter 16: A Cruise In The Brilliant.
Chapter 17: The Floating Batteries.
Illustrations
Bob and his Companions surprise the Burglars.
View of Gibraltar from the Mediterranean.
View of Gibraltar from the Bay.
The Professor gets excited.
The Rock and Bay of Gibraltar.
'The old gentleman is a brick,' exclaimed Gerald.
Bob swims off to the Spanish Warship.
They found the two Spanish mates playing at cards.
They find Boxes of Silver in the Lazaretto.
Bob receives a Commission from the Governor.