G. A. Henty

St. George for England (eBook, ePUB)

A Tale of Medieval Valor and Heroism

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In St. George for England, G. A. Henty masterfully weaves together history and adventure in a compelling narrative that follows the young protagonist, Cuthbert, as he joins the English army during the Crusades. The book is rich in historical details and showcases Henty's signature style of engaging storytelling that captures the essence of medieval warfare and chivalry. As a pioneer of juvenile historical fiction, Henty's work serves as both entertainment and education, providing readers with a vivid portrayal of life during the Middle Ages. St. George for England stands out as a timeless classic that continues to inspire and captivate readers today. Henty's meticulous research and passion for history are evident in every page of this gripping tale. Readers interested in medieval history, adventure, and tales of heroism will find St. George for England a captivating read that offers a unique perspective on the Crusades and the valor of the English soldiers.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 287
• Erscheinungstermin: 25. April 2021
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4057664637772
• Artikelnr.: 58436700

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.