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Title: Stories from the Crusades
Original Publication: United Kingdom: T. C. & E. C. Jack / E. F. Dutton,1907.
Series Title: Stories from History Series
Note: Reading ease score: 88.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: D A Alexander and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Stories from the Crusades" by Janet Harvey Kelman is a historical account likely written in the early 20th century. The book recounts the tales of heroes from the Crusades, exploring their motivations and struggles, along with the contrasting characters who accompanied them in their journeys, such as Peter the Hermit, Tancred, and Louis. It delves into the complex interplay of faith, ambition, and moral dilemmas faced by these figures in the pursuit of reclaiming the Holy Land. The opening portion introduces Peter, a restless boy from a castle in France, who is longing for adventure and purpose. Inspired by tales of the Jerusalem pilgrimage and aware of the brutal treatment faced by Christian pilgrims under Muslim rule, Peter decides to embark on a quest to rally support for the Crusades. He captures the attention of a wide audience with his impassioned speeches about reclaiming Jerusalem, ultimately leading a group of eager but untrained followers with hopes of overcoming the challenges that lie ahead. This sets the stage for an exploration of the motivations, ideals, and consequences of the Crusading spirit through vividly illustrated stories. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Kelman, Janet Harvey
Illustrator: Luard, Lowes Dalbiac, 1872-1944
EBook No.: 67761
Published: Apr 3, 2022
Downloads: 65
Language: English
Subject: Crusades -- Juvenile literature
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Stories from the Crusades
Original Publication: United Kingdom: T. C. & E. C. Jack / E. F. Dutton,1907.
Series Title: Stories from History Series
Note: Reading ease score: 88.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: D A Alexander and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Stories from the Crusades" by Janet Harvey Kelman is a historical account likely written in the early 20th century. The book recounts the tales of heroes from the Crusades, exploring their motivations and struggles, along with the contrasting characters who accompanied them in their journeys, such as Peter the Hermit, Tancred, and Louis. It delves into the complex interplay of faith, ambition, and moral dilemmas faced by these figures in the pursuit of reclaiming the Holy Land. The opening portion introduces Peter, a restless boy from a castle in France, who is longing for adventure and purpose. Inspired by tales of the Jerusalem pilgrimage and aware of the brutal treatment faced by Christian pilgrims under Muslim rule, Peter decides to embark on a quest to rally support for the Crusades. He captures the attention of a wide audience with his impassioned speeches about reclaiming Jerusalem, ultimately leading a group of eager but untrained followers with hopes of overcoming the challenges that lie ahead. This sets the stage for an exploration of the motivations, ideals, and consequences of the Crusading spirit through vividly illustrated stories. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Kelman, Janet Harvey
Illustrator: Luard, Lowes Dalbiac, 1872-1944
EBook No.: 67761
Published: Apr 3, 2022
Downloads: 65
Language: English
Subject: Crusades -- Juvenile literature
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.