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Title: Winning His Spurs: A Tale of the Crusades

Note: Reading ease score: 71.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

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Summary: "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.)

Author: Henty, G. A. (George Alfred), 1832-1902

EBook No.: 12308

Published: May 1, 2004

Downloads: 134

Language: English

Subject: Crusades -- Third, 1189-1192 -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Winning His Spurs: A Tale of the Crusades

Note: Reading ease score: 71.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Etext produced by Ted Garvin, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team.
HTML file produced by David Widger

Summary: "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.)

Author: Henty, G. A. (George Alfred), 1832-1902

EBook No.: 12308

Published: May 1, 2004

Downloads: 134

Language: English

Subject: Crusades -- Third, 1189-1192 -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.