Publisher's Synopsis
With Scrip And Staff: A Tale Of The Children�������s Crusade is a historical novel written by Elia Wilkinson Peattie in 1891. The book tells the story of a group of children who set out on a crusade to reclaim the Holy Land from the Muslims in the 13th century. The protagonist, a young boy named Stephen, is inspired by a vision of Jesus and decides to join the crusade, along with his friends and other children from his village. As they journey towards the Holy Land, the children face numerous challenges and obstacles, including hunger, thirst, and attacks from robbers. Along the way, they encounter various characters, including a wise old monk who provides them with guidance and support. The novel explores the themes of faith, courage, and sacrifice, as the children are forced to confront their own fears and doubts, and make difficult choices in the face of danger. Ultimately, the book is a powerful story of hope and redemption, as the children discover the true meaning of faith and the importance of standing up for what they believe in.Peattie's writing style is engaging and descriptive, transporting readers back in time to the medieval world of the Crusades. The book is a classic of children's literature, and has been enjoyed by generations of readers since its publication over a century ago.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.
