Publisher's Synopsis
The Lion of St. Mark is a historical fiction novel written by George Alfred Henty in 1903. The story is set in Venice during the fourteenth century and follows the adventures of a young Venetian boy named Bertuccio, who becomes a sailor and fights against the enemies of Venice. Bertuccio is a brave and loyal character who is determined to protect his city and its people. He joins the Venetian navy and sails to various parts of the Mediterranean, including Greece and Turkey, where he faces many challenges and dangers. The novel is full of action, adventure, and historical details about life in Venice during the Middle Ages. Henty's vivid descriptions of battles, ships, and landscapes make the story come alive, and the characters are well-developed and engaging. The Lion of St. Mark is a thrilling tale of courage and loyalty that will appeal to readers of all ages who enjoy historical fiction and adventure stories.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.
