Mr. Henty weaves a story of the life and times of King Richard the Lionhearted that is yet to be equalled. Cuthbert de Lance, the hero of the story, is of Norman blood on his father's side and Saxon by his mother. By timely aid to the Earl of Evesham, Cuthbert is rewarded by being allowed to go to the Crusade as his page. He gains a reputation for valor and prowess due to gallant deeds and his resourcefulness not only helps King Richard but aids Cuthbert in many a 'hairbreadth escape'.--- approx. 75 illustrations, Special Foreward by Byron Snapp
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Tremendously true & entertaining historical fiction,
This review is from: Winning His Spurs: A Story of the Crusades (Works of G. A. Henty) (Paperback)
G.A. Henty is known for his historical exactness, and he loses none of his reputation with this volume. One can seldom find an unbiased and truthful account of the Crusades, but Henty has given us this in really just an overview of some historical battles. The remainder of the book is filled with typical battles, experiences, and accounts of the time. We learn of what Crusaders did upon retirement, their religious zeal, the fighting lists, and Saxon England's Baron wars. One would do well to add this book to their library.
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Another Triumph for G.A. Henty,
This review is from: Winning His Spurs: A Story of the Crusades (Works of G. A. Henty) (Paperback)
I just finished reading this book, and I thought it was great! I've been fascinated by the Holy Wars and this gave a fresh new perspective on things. It's the story of an English boy of Saxon blood, how he ascended in the favor af the regional lord in England, travelling to the Holy Land and serving in King Richard's army as a knight. It tells about the conflict between the Saxons, the "natives" of England, and the Normans, the heirarchy. It also talks about the strife between England and other European countries like France and Germany. The last quarter of the book talks about the bondage, and finally, freedom, of Richard Lionheart from the hands of the hostile Germans. Magnificent writing style, detailed descriptions of time and place and depth of characters make this another triumph for G.A. Henty.
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This review is from: Winning His Spurs, A Tale of the Crusades (Works of G. A. Henty) (Library Binding)
This book is full of adventure, excitement, and HISTORY. If you want to learn about King Richard, Knights, the Crusades, or Medieval times then this book is perfect for you. Clean and entertaining, it's a story the whole family can and will enjoy if you buy it. G.A. Henty makes the book come alive with his wonderful story telling abilities that include twists and turns, and wonderful characters. You will begin to fell like your there as Henty describes the Middle East and England with wonderful descriptions and details. I highly recommend you buy this book!
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IT WAS a bright morning in the month of August, when a lad of some fifteen years of age, sitting on a low wall, watched party after party of armed men riding up to the castle of the Earl of Evesham. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
King Richard, Sir Rudolph, Earl of Evesham, Lady Margaret, Sir Cuthbert, Holy Land, Prince John, Sir Baldwin, Sir Walter, Dame Editha, Father Francis, King of England, King of France, Sir Adelbert, Conrad of Montferat, Princess Berengaria, Richard of England, King Phillip, Phillip of France, Archduke John, Baron of Wortham, Count of Brabant, Sir Hubert, Evesham Castle, King of Jerusalem New!
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IT WAS a bright morning in the month of August, when a lad of some fifteen years of age, sitting on a low wall, watched party after party of armed men riding up to the castle of the Earl of Evesham. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
King Richard, Sir Rudolph, Earl of Evesham, Lady Margaret, Sir Cuthbert, Holy Land, Prince John, Sir Baldwin, Sir Walter, Dame Editha, Father Francis, King of England, King of France, Sir Adelbert, Conrad of Montferat, Princess Berengaria, Richard of England, King Phillip, Phillip of France, Archduke John, Baron of Wortham, Count of Brabant, Sir Hubert, Evesham Castle, King of Jerusalem New!
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