Winning His Spurs: A Tale of the Crusades by G. A. Henty
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"Winning His Spurs: A Tale of the Crusades" by G. A. Henty is a historical novel written during the late 19th century. The story centers around a young boy named Cuthbert, who is caught in the turbulent dynamics of feudal England as tensions mount between Saxons and Normans, with the backdrop of the Crusades providing both adventure and conflict. At the start of the book, we are introduced to Cuthbert, who observes
armed men gathering near his home, hinting at an impending raid against outlaws in the area. Although he is a young boy, he feels compelled to warn his outlaw friends of the danger, revealing his deep connections to both the woodland dwellers and his noble lineage. His determination leads him into the heart of adventure, first rescuing the Earl of Evesham's daughter from kidnappers and then taking part in a strategic siege against a treacherous baron. The opening chapters set the stage for Cuthbert’s growth as a character, showcasing themes of loyalty, honor, and the yearning for validation through knighthood amidst the chaos of warfare. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Henty, G. A. (George Alfred), 1832-1902 |
|---|---|
| Title | Winning His Spurs: A Tale of the Crusades |
| Credits |
Etext produced by Ted Garvin, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. HTML file produced by David Widger |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 71.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Crusades -- Third, 1189-1192 -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 12308 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-12308-0 |
| Release Date | May 1, 2004 |
| Last Update | Oct 28, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 806 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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