Erpingham (1879)

By Louis Cecil

Book Overview

Erpingham is a historical novel written by Louis Cecil in 1879. The story is set in the 15th century during the reign of King Henry V of England. The main character, Sir Thomas Erpingham, is a loyal knight and trusted advisor to the king. He is a veteran of the Hundred Years' War and has fought in many battles for England. The novel follows Erpingham's life and career, from his early days as a young squire to his rise to prominence as a knight and statesman. The story also explores his relationships with other historical figures, including King Henry V, Sir John Falstaff, and Joan of Arc. As the story progresses, Erpingham faces many challenges and obstacles, including political intrigue, warfare, and personal tragedy. Despite these difficulties, he remains steadfast in his loyalty to the king and his commitment to serving his country. Erpingham is a historical fiction novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of medieval England. It is a story of loyalty, courage, and sacrifice, and is sure to captivate readers who enjoy historical fiction and tales of knights and chivalry.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: 1436837405
• ISBN13: 9781436837408
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 168 Pages
• Weight: 0.51 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"