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by: G.A Henty
Binding: Library Binding
Dewey Decimal Number: 909
EAN: 9781887159135
ISBN: 1887159134
Label: Preston/Speed Publications
Manufacturer: Preston/Speed Publications
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 324
Publication Date: 1997-10
Publisher: Preston/Speed Publications
Sales Rank: 388039
Studio: Preston/Speed Publications
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Product Description:
Mr. Henty weaves a story of the life and times of King Richard the Lionhearted that is yet to be equalled. Cuthbert de Lance, the hero of the story, is of Norman blood on his father's side and Saxon by his mother. By timely aid to the Earl of Evesham, Cuthbert is rewarded by being allowed to go to the Crusade as his page. He gains a reputation for valor and prowess due to gallant deeds and his resourcefulness not only helps King Richard but aids Cuthbert in many a 'hairbreadth escape'.--- approx. 75 illustrations, Special Foreward by Byron Snapp
Customer Reviews
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Rating:  - Problem with binding pages falling out
Loved the content. Need a book for boys? Henty is it. Henty is an engaging story teller, who will have you forcing your children to "Quit reading and eat."
I am very disappointed with the binding. Pages fell out on the first read (by an adult) and the book (along with "Wulf the Saxon") absolutly would not stand up to the rigors of bookbag life. I have them stored in a ziplock bag. Also the book is not cut square, the top is at an angle. Buy this book, just not from Vision Quest ... Read More
Rating:  - Problem with the Binding
The binding for the edition of Winning His Spurs published by Quiet Vision is quite poor. Even on my first reading of the book, pages were falling out. At this point, I'm planning to punch holes and put the pages in a 2-ring binder. The story is wonderful for all the reasons others have stated, but I would recommend an edition other than this one.
Rating: - Adventure and heroism in England, Europe, and the Middle East under King Richard
When this adventure begins, Cuthbert is a boy of fifteen living at home with his mother in Norman England. He hears information and is able to warn the outlaws living in the forest, among whom he has relatives, of an impending attack by the Earl of Evesham, who resents their killing his deer without permission. The forest men are reconciled to the Earl, however, when Cuthbert summons their help to rescue the Earl's daughter from a kidnapping by a nearby vindictive Norman nobleman. After Cuthbert ... Read More
Rating:  - a great book
"In vain did the Bedouins strive to cut down and overpower the two champions; in vain did they urge their horses to ride over them. With each sweep of his axe the king either dismounted a foe or clove in the head of his steed, and a wall of slain around them testified to the tremendous power of their arms."
Winning his spurs by G.A. Henty is a well written HF story during the time of the crusades. In the story Cuthbert, a young boy of Saxon and Norman blood, along with his friend Cnut and ... Read More
Rating: - A Great Adventure
I read this book to my kids (8 & 5) in about 1 week. They loved it and sat for hours listening. We read it as part of our homeschool curriculum and I think it creates a memorable impression of the crusades; a great tie-in with middle-ages history.
It is not an easy read but well worth the effort.
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