The Boy Knight

Informationen zum Autor A storyteller who specialized in blending authentic historical facts with exciting fictional characters, Henty produced more than 140 books and achieved a reputation as "The Prince of Storytellers." Immensely popular and widely used in schools for many years, Henty's novels continue to fire young imaginations with their spirited tales of adventure amid exciting historical times. Klappentext A rousing tale told in magnificent style, G. A. Henty's story of medieval life follows the remarkable adventures of young Cuthbert de Lance, a lad who serves as a page to an English nobleman during the Third Crusade. Readers have a ringside seat at a major historical event as they follow the boy to the Holy Land, experience the excitement of battle, and share Cuthbert's dangerous exploits on his return trip across Europe to England. Henty was known for his historical accuracy, and this volume reinforced his reputation; once again, he places his young characters in critical periods of history. Masterfully blending fact with fiction, Henty produced more than 140 books and achieved a reputation as the "Prince of Storytellers." His popular novels continue to ignite youthful imaginations with thrilling tales of reckless courage set in bygone days. Dover (2006) republication of Winning His Spurs: A Tale of the Crusades, originally published by Sampson Low, London, 1891. One illustration. 272pp. 53/16 x 81/4. Paperbound. See every Dover book in print at www.doverpublications.com Inhaltsverzeichnis I. The OutlawsII. A RescueIII. The Capture of Wortham HoldIV. The CrusadesV. PreparationsVI. The ListsVII. RevengeVIII. The AttackIX. The Princess BerengariaX. PiratesXI. In the Holy LandXII. The AccoladeXIII. In the Hands of the SaracensXIV. An Effort for FreedomXV. A Hermit's TaleXVI. A Fight of HeroesXVII. An Alpine StormXVIII. Sentenced to DeathXIX. DresdenXX. Under the GreenwoodXXI. The Attempt on the ConventXXII. A Dastardly StratagemXXIII. The False and Perjured KnightXXIV. The Siege of Evesham CastleXXV. In Search of the KingXXVI. King Richard's Return to England...

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A rousing tale told in magnificent style, G. A. Henty's story of medieval life follows the remarkable adventures of young Cuthbert de Lance, a lad who serves as a page to an English nobleman during the Third Crusade. Readers have a ringside seat at a major historical event as they follow the boy to the Holy Land, experience the excitement of battle, and share Cuthbert's dangerous exploits on his return trip across Europe to England.
Henty was known for his historical accuracy, and this volume reinforced his reputation; once again, he places his young characters in critical periods of history. Masterfully blending fact with fiction, Henty produced more than 140 books and achieved a reputation as the "Prince of Storytellers." His popular novels continue to ignite youthful imaginations with thrilling tales of reckless courage set in bygone days.
Dover (2006) republication of Winning His Spurs: A Tale of the Crusades, originally published by Sampson Low, London, 1891. One illustration. 272pp. 53/16 x 81/4. Paperbound. See every Dover book in print at www.doverpublications.com

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I. The Outlaws II. A Rescue III. The Capture of Wortham Hold IV. The Crusades V. Preparations VI. The Lists VII. Revenge VIII. The Attack IX. The Princess Berengaria X. Pirates XI. In the Holy Land XII. The Accolade XIII. In the Hands of the Saracens XIV. An Effort for Freedom XV. A Hermit's Tale XVI. A Fight of Heroes XVII. An Alpine Storm XVIII. Sentenced to Death XIX. Dresden XX. Under the Greenwood XXI. The Attempt on the Convent XXII. A Dastardly Stratagem XXIII. The False and Perjured Knight XXIV. The Siege of Evesham Castle XXV. In Search of the King XXVI. King Richard's Return to England