The True Story Book: With 66 Illustrations By H.J Ford, Lucien Davis, Lancelot Speed, & L. Bogle Hardcover – April 29, 2025

Andrew Lang’s The True Story Book is a thrilling collection of real-life adventures, escapes, and heroic feats drawn from history, legend, and personal accounts. Unlike his fairy tale volumes, this anthology is grounded in true events, offering readers of all ages a powerful glimpse into the lives of explorers, warriors, pirates, artists, and historical figures whose deeds were stranger—and braver—than fiction.This remarkable volume includes tales such as Casanova’s daring escape, Grace Darling’s sea rescue, the stand of the Spartan 300, and the wanderings of Prince Charles Edward Stuart. Readers will sail with pirates, flee from battlefields, uncover lost lands with Leif the Lucky, and face danger alongside real heroes from every era.Inside You’ll Find:A Boy Among the Red Indians – the frontier survival of a young captiveCaptain Snelgrave and the Pirates – an eyewitness account of life among sea raidersThe Tale of Isandhlwana and Rorke’s Drift – a dramatic episode of courage from the Zulu WarThe Escapes of Cervantes – the real-life trials of the author of Don QuixoteThe Conquest of Montezuma’s Empire – a gripping account of one of history’s great clashesAnd many more true stories of adventure, rescue, espionage, and discoveryTold in Lang’s clear, engaging prose and enriched with vintage illustrations, The True Story Book is perfect for readers who love adventure history, classic biographies for young readers, and children’s non-fiction stories that entertain as they educate.This anthology of historical tales makes a superb addition to homeschool collections, classroom libraries, or any bookshelf devoted to great stories of real-life bravery and adventure. Whether you're a young reader or a lifelong history lover, The True Story Book is a treasure chest of unforgettable true adventures. Read more