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St. George For England

St. George For England

by G. A. Henty
Title:
St. George For England
Author:
G. A. Henty
Format:
Paperback
Number of pages:
252 pages
Publisher:
Repro India Limited
ISBN-13:
9789357277150
EAN:
9789357277150
Classifications:
Modern and Contemporary (Post c 1945)
Weight (g):
446
Dimensions (mm):
149 x 229 x 19
Publication Country:
United Kingdom
Language:
English
Condition:
New
Price:£10.79
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The tale of a nobleman brought up by foster parents who, thanks to his courage, honesty, martial prowess, and brilliance, ascends to the pinnacle of English nobility. The story begins in November 1330 with Walter's widowed noble mother, Lady Alice, seeking safety in London with her 3-year-old son, Walter, who is the heir to two seized noble estates. She passes away shortly after, and Walter is raised by her nurse and her husband, bow maker Giles Fletcher, becoming a strong and imposing young man. covering the battles of Cressy and Poitiers as well as the English wars in France during the reign of Edward III. The story, later on, carried forward with the capacity of earning which he rapidly acquired the use of arms, and became a formidable opponent. A haberdasher's head was badly cut by a blow with a club from Walter Fletcher. Some day, Master Geoffrey, I mean to follow the army, said Walter.

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