Publisher's Synopsis
""The Splendid Spur"" is a historical novel written by John Marvel and published in 1889. The book is set in the years 1642-43 and follows the adventures of Mr. John Marvel, a servant of King Charles I. The story begins with Marvel's journey to Oxford, where he joins the king's army in the English Civil War. Marvel is a loyal and brave servant, and he quickly becomes embroiled in the conflict, fighting against the Parliamentarians.As the war rages on, Marvel finds himself in a number of dangerous situations, including battles, sieges, and espionage missions. He also meets a number of interesting characters, including a group of Royalist soldiers led by a mysterious captain known as ""The Splendid Spur."" Marvel is drawn to this charismatic leader and becomes involved in his daring plan to rescue King Charles I from captivity.Throughout the book, Marvel faces many challenges and obstacles, but he remains steadfast in his loyalty to the king and his cause. ""The Splendid Spur"" is a thrilling and action-packed adventure story that offers a fascinating glimpse into the tumultuous period of English history known as the Civil War.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.
