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Myles Falworth was only eight years old the day a knight in black armor rode into the courtyard of his father's castle with murderous intent. Unexpectedly, it triggered a chain of events that forever changed Myles' life, culminating in an unjust accusation of treason that brought... Read Full Overview

Written and Illustrated by the incomparable Howard Pyle, Men of Iron is the story of a young squire, Myles Falworth, coming of age in the 15th century as he seeks not just to become a knight, but also redeem his father's honour.

With chapters full of vivid detail, presented... Read Full Overview

"Men of Iron" by Howard Pyle is a timeless classic of historical fiction that transports readers to the chivalrous world of medieval England. Published in 1892, this captivating novel follows the journey of Myles Falworth, a young boy thrust into the tumultuous realm of knighthood... Read Full Overview

Myles Falworth was but eight years of age at that time, and it was only afterwards, and when he grew old enough to know more of the ins and outs of the matter, that he could remember by bits and pieces the things that afterwards happened; how one evening a knight came clattering... Read Full Overview

Set in the 15th century, a young squire, Myles Falworth, seeks to become a knight and to redeem his father's honor. Myles trains under the Earl of Mackworth to become a chivalrous knight. Once he obtains his knighthood, Myles gains honor for himself by winning jousting matches... Read Full Overview

A quest for knighthood motivates Myles Falworth through rigorous training and dangerous jousting tournaments to confront a lifelong enemy and claim his true love.

Myles Falworth determines that the only way he can restore his family's honor, undo the false charge... Read Full Overview

"Men of Iron" by Howard Pyle is a timeless classic of historical fiction that transports readers to the chivalrous world of medieval England. Published in 1892, this captivating novel follows the journey of Myles Falworth, a young boy thrust into the tumultuous realm of knighthood... Read Full Overview

A juvenile "coming of age" work, set in the 15th century. Written by Howard Pyle in 1891.

Howard Pyle had many admirers among his contemporaries, including Vincent Van Gogh, who once said that Pyle's work "struck me dumb with admiration." Considering the famous painter was talking about artwork, the extent of Pyle's ability and quality was clear. In addition to teaching... Read Full Overview

Master storyteller Howard Pyle at his best, incorporating fascinating historical information about life in a medieval castle, knighthood, and chivalry into the fast-moving and entertaining story of young Myles Falworth's fight to restore his family's rights and good name.

Experience the thrilling adventures of a young man seeking justice for himself and his family in fifteenth-century England. With his father unfairly outlawed by King Henry IV, Myles Falworth faces enormous odds before he can become a knight and champion his family's cause against... Read Full Overview

The year 1400 opened with more than usual peacefulness in England. Only a few months before, Richard II-weak, wicked, and treacherous-had been dethroned, and Henry IV declared King in his stead. But it was only a seeming peacefulness, lasting but for a little while; for though... Read Full Overview

Illustrated Edition: Includes 20 stunning illustrations that bring the medieval world to life.Includes Detailed Summary: Dive into the rich narrative of knighthood and honor with an accessible summary.Character List Included:... Read Full Overview

First published in 1891, Howard Pyle's "Men of Iron" is the realistic and engaging tale of Miles Falworth, a young squire who comes of age in the 15th century. Pyle was a classically trained illustrator and attended the Drexel Institute of Art, Science, and Industry, and founded... Read Full Overview