Publisher's Synopsis
""The Boy Knight: A Tale of the Crusade"" is a historical novel written by G.A. Henty and first published in 1889. The story is set during the Third Crusade in the late 12th century and follows the adventures of Cuthbert, a young English boy who becomes a squire to a knight and joins the Crusade to fight against the Saracens in the Holy Land. As Cuthbert journeys through Europe and the Middle East, he faces many challenges and dangers, including battles, sieges, and treacherous enemies. Along the way, he learns about loyalty, courage, and honor, as well as the complex political and religious issues that fueled the Crusades.The book is written in Henty's characteristic style, which combines historical accuracy with exciting adventure and strong moral values. It is a classic example of Victorian-era children's literature and has been praised for its vivid descriptions of medieval life and warfare, as well as its inspiring portrayal of a young hero's journey.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.
