Publisher's Synopsis
""The Dragon of Wantley: His Tale"" is a novel written by Owen Wister and published in 1892. The story is set in medieval England and revolves around the legendary dragon of Wantley, a fearsome creature that has been terrorizing the countryside. The dragon is said to be invincible, with scales as hard as steel and breath that can turn a man to stone. The novel follows the adventures of the brave knight, Sir Valentine Bulmer, who is tasked with slaying the dragon and saving the people of Wantley. Along the way, he is aided by a cast of colorful characters, including a wise old hermit, a beautiful maiden, and a bumbling servant. As Sir Valentine sets out on his quest, he faces numerous challenges and obstacles, including treacherous terrain, cunning enemies, and the dragon's deadly attacks. However, with his courage, skill, and determination, he is able to overcome these obstacles and eventually confront the dragon in a thrilling and epic battle. ""The Dragon of Wantley: His Tale"" is a classic tale of heroism, adventure, and romance, and is sure to captivate readers of all ages.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.
