Publisher's Synopsis
The Dragon of the North: A Tale of the Normans in Italy is a historical novel written by Elizabeth Jane Oswald and published in 1888. Set in the 11th century, the story follows the adventures of a young Norman knight named Rollo, who travels to Italy with his companions to fight against the Saracens. Along the way, they encounter a fierce dragon that terrorizes the countryside and threatens the safety of the local people. Rollo and his friends set out to slay the dragon and earn the respect of the Italian people. The novel is filled with action, adventure, and romance, as Rollo falls in love with a beautiful Italian princess named Adelina. The Dragon of the North is a thrilling tale that provides a vivid and entertaining glimpse into the world of medieval Italy and the Norman conquests.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.
