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"The Boy Knight: A Tale of the Crusades" is the tale of a young man facing many trials in battle during the excitement of the Crusades. The hero of the story, Cuthbert, is a young Englishman who follows King Richard to the Holy Land. "The Boy Knight: A Tale of the Crusades" is one of the more exciting Henty adventures, and any lover of Robin Hood will certainly enjoy this tale. Cuthbert's presence of mind and common sense, his loyalty, honesty, valor, and quick wits are all characteristics that make us and his comrades in the book admire and respect him. If "The Boy Knight: A Tale of the Crusades" were a movie, you would find yourself holding your breath, but by the time you're halfway through the book, you will be confident that Cuthbert can extricate himself and his friends with honor and distinction from any kind of sticky situation. Children learn by example, and the examples set by Henty's heroes of honesty, integrity, hard work, courage, diligence, perseverance, personal honor, and strong Christian faith are unsurpassed. Each hero at the center of "The Boy Knight: A Tale of the Crusades" captures the reader's interest and will not let go. Find a comfortable seat and enjoy!
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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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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
G. A. Henty (1832-1902), was a prolific English novelist, special correspondent and Imperialist. He is best known for his historical adventure stories that were popular in the late 19th century. His works include Out on the Pampas (1871), The Young Buglers (1880), With Clive in India (1884) and Wulf the Saxon (1895).
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- EditorialCreatespace Independent Pub
- Año de publicación2010
- ISBN 10 1450514472
- ISBN 13 9781450514477
- EncuadernaciónPaperback
- Número de páginas200
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