Winning His Spurs: A Tale of the Crusades
by G. A. Henty
G. A. Henty Historical Novels for Boys in Chronological Order (1190 AD)
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Henty weaves a story of the life and times of King Richard the Lion-Hearted that is yet to be equaled. Cuthbert de Lance, the hero of the story, is of Norman blood on his father's side and Saxon by his mother. By providing 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.Tags
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A medieval story about a boy named Cuthbert as he ends up joining King Richard the Lionhearted for the Crusades. I found it to be highly enjoyable and probably my favorite Henty work.
A story of medieval life which 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.
Tells of the life and times of King Richard the Lionhearted.
This book is about a boy in the time of the Crusades. He helps recapture at least 5 Saracen held castles.
A tale of the Crusades. Originally published in 1882.
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G. A.Henty was born in 1832 and was filled with exciting adventure. He received his education at Westminster School, and he attended Cambridge University. Along with a rigorous course of study, Henty participated in boxing, wrestling, and rowing. The strenuous study and participation in sports prepared Henty to join the British army in Crimea, as show more a war correspondent witnessing Garbaldi fight in Italy. He was also present in Paris during the Franco-Prussian war, in Spain with the Carlists, at the opening of the Suez Canal, touring India with the Prince of Wales as well as a trip to the California gold fields. Henty wrote approximately 144 books, plus stories for magazines and was dubbed as "The Prince of Story-Tellers" and "The Boy's Own Historian." G. A. Henty died in 1902. (Bowker Author Biography) show less
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- Canonical title
- Winning His Spurs: A Tale of the Crusades
- Original title
- Winning his Spurs
- Alternate titles
- The Boy Knight
- Original publication date
- 1882
- People/Characters
- Richard I, King of England
- Important events
- Third Crusade (1189 | 1192)
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- Reviews
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- Languages
- English
- Media
- Paper, Audiobook, Ebook
- ISBNs
- 72
- ASINs
- 23
