How I Won My Spurs: Or A Boy's Adventures In The Barons' Wars (1863)

By John G. Edgar

Book Overview

How I Won My Spurs: Or A Boy's Adventures in The Barons' Wars is a historical fiction novel written by John George Edgar and originally published in 1863. The story follows the adventures of a young boy named Cuthbert, who dreams of becoming a knight and fighting in the wars between the English barons in the 13th century.Cuthbert's father is a loyal follower of Simon de Montfort, one of the leading barons in the conflict against King Henry III. When his father is killed in battle, Cuthbert sets out to fulfill his dream of becoming a knight and fighting for his father's cause. He sets off on a journey across England, encountering various characters and facing many challenges along the way.As Cuthbert grows and develops his skills as a warrior, he becomes more involved in the war and eventually takes part in the Battle of Evesham, a pivotal moment in the conflict. Along the way, he learns important lessons about loyalty, courage, and the true meaning of knighthood.The novel is a thrilling adventure story that captures the spirit of medieval England and the struggles of the barons' wars. It is also a coming-of-age tale that explores themes of honor, duty, and the importance of standing up for what you believe in. Overall, How I Won My Spurs is a classic work of historical fiction that continues to captivate readers today.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: 1164941267
• ISBN13: 9781164941262
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 434 Pages
• Weight: 1.27 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"