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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.

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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

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 is an 1891 novel by the American author Howard Pyle, who also illustrated it. It is juvenile coming of age work in which the author has the reader experience the medieval entry into knighthood through the eyes of a young squire, Myles Falworth. In Chapter 24 the knighthood... Read Full Overview

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

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

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

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

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

MEN OF IRON BY HOWARD PYLE WITH BEAUTIFUL CLASSIC COVER. PERFECTLY FOR EVERYONE WHO LOVES CLASSIC ACTION&ADVENTURES BOOKS OR AS A GIFT FOR YOU LOVED ONE. GET YOURS TODAY

Specifications: Cover Finish: GLOSSY Dimensions: 5,25" x 8" (13,34 x 20,32 cm)Interior: White Paper... 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.

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