G. A Henty

Knight of the White Cross A Tale of the Siege of Rhodes (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

"e;A Knight of the White Cross: A Tale of the Siege of Rhodes"e; by G. A. Henty is a thrilling historical fiction novel that transports readers to the medieval era and the epic Siege of Rhodes. In this captivating adventure, Henty masterfully blends action, heroism, and chivalry as he follows the valiant Knights Hospitaller during the Crusades. As the story unfolds amidst the backdrop of the siege, readers are immersed in the heat of battle, witnessing the courage and honor of the knights as they defend their stronghold against overwhelming odds. Henty's vivid descriptions and meticulous attention to historical detail bring the tumultuous events of the Crusades to life, offering readers a gripping portrayal of medieval warfare and the code of chivalry. Through moments of action-packed military engagement and displays of unwavering loyalty and honor, the novel captures the essence of knighthood and the timeless struggle between good and evil. With its thrilling narrative and rich historical backdrop, "e;A Knight of the White Cross"e; is a must-read for fans of adventure and historical fiction alike.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Double 9 Books
• Seitenzahl: 306
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Mai 2024
• ISBN-13: 9789362760463
• Artikelnr.: 72477448

Autorenporträt

English author and war correspondent George Alfred Henty lived from 8 December 1832 to 16 November 1902. He is most well-known for his historical fiction and adventure books, including The Dragon & The Raven (1886), For The Temple (1888), Under Drake's Flag (1883), and in Freedom's Cause (1883). (1885). He was a British journalist who served as G. A. Henty's war correspondent. He was raised in Cambridge and finished his education there at Gonville and Caius College. He continued to cover important wars that followed, such as the Italian and Austro-Italian Wars. He wrote 122 books, most of which were geared toward young readers. He also wrote non-fiction, adult fiction, and short tales. In Henty's stories, the main character is a boy or young man who is going through a challenging situation. His characters are consistently low-key, astute, courageous, truthful, and resourceful with a lot of "pluck." The date was put at the bottom of the title page of each of Henty's 122 historical fiction works in their first printings.