Publisher's Synopsis
""A Knight of the White Cross"" is a historical fiction novel written by G.A. Henty. The story is set in the 13th century during the Crusades, and follows the adventures of young Englishman Ralph Conway. Ralph is determined to join the Knights of St. John, a military order dedicated to protecting pilgrims traveling to the Holy Land. After proving his bravery and skill in battle, Ralph is accepted into the order and sent to the island of Rhodes to help defend it against the invading Turks. Along the way, he faces many challenges and battles, while also learning about the values of chivalry and loyalty. The novel is filled with action, adventure, and historical detail, making it a thrilling read for anyone interested in medieval history or the Crusades.Orders were given to the rowers to quicken their pace, and in little over an hour they were alongside the hull. As soon as the vessels were close enough for those on the poop of the galley to look down on to the deck of the other craft, it was seen that Ralph's suppositions were correct. Two bodies lay stretched upon it. One was crushed under the fallen mast; the other lay huddled up in a heap, a cannon ball having almost torn him asunder. The knights leapt on to the deck as soon as the galley ran alongside. Gervaise made first for the man lying beneath the mast; as he came up to him, the sailor opened his eyes and murmured, Water.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
