Castle Baynard: Or The Days Of John (1824)

By Hal Willis

Book Overview

Castle Baynard: Or The Days Of John is a historical novel written by Hal Willis and originally published in 1824. The novel is set in medieval England and follows the story of John, a young man who rises from a humble background to become a powerful knight and lord. The novel is divided into several parts, each of which covers a different period in John's life. The story begins with John as a young boy, living with his parents in a small village. He is fascinated by the knights and lords who pass through the village on their way to the nearby castle, and dreams of one day becoming a knight himself.As John grows older, he begins to train as a squire under a local knight. He learns the skills of combat and chivalry, and eventually becomes a knight himself. He is then granted a small plot of land by the king, and sets about building his own castle - Castle Baynard.Castle Baynard becomes a symbol of John's power and wealth, and he becomes a respected member of the local nobility. However, his success attracts the attention of rival lords, who seek to undermine him and take his land for themselves. John must use all of his skills and resources to defend his castle and his honor.The novel is filled with vivid descriptions of medieval life, including battles, tournaments, and courtly love. It also explores themes of loyalty, honor, and the struggle for power in a feudal society. Overall, Castle Baynard: Or The Days Of John is a gripping tale of adventure and intrigue set in a fascinating historical period.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104630052
• ISBN13: 9781104630058
• Release Date: June 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 292 Pages
• Weight: 0.87 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"