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From the preface: "Of all the chapters of history, there are few more interesting or wonderful than that which tells the story of the rise and progress of Venice. Built upon a few sandy islands in a shallow lagoon, and originally founded by fugitives from the mainland, Venice... Read Full Overview

"I suppose you never have such nights as these in that misty island of yours, Francisco?" "Yes, we have," the other said stoutly. "I have seen just as bright nights on the Thames. I have stood down by Paul's Stairs and watched the reflection of the moon on the water, and the... Read Full Overview

A story of Venice at a period when her strength and splendor were put to the severest tests. The hero, the son of an English trader, displays a fine manliness which carries him safely through an atmosphere of intrigue, crime, and bloodshed. I his gondola on the canals and lagoons,... Read Full Overview

Francis, an English lad, lives in fourteenth-century Venice, during a period when the city's strength and splendor were put to the severest of tests by a war with Hungary, Padua, and Genoa. This young hero displays wisdom and manliness in the face of conflict, and such traits... Read Full Overview

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The Lion of St. Mark: A Story of Venice in the Fourteenth Century is a historical novel written by George Alfred Henty and first published in 1903. The book is set in Venice during the 14th century and follows the adventures of a young Englishman named Frank Hargate who travels... Read Full Overview

A story of Venice in the 14th century, a period when her strength and splendor were put to the severest tests.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

"The Lion of Saint Mark" from George Alfred Henty. Prolific English novelist and special correspondent (1832-1902).

The Lion of St. Mark: A Story of Venice in the Fourteenth Century is a historical fiction novel written by George Alfred Henty and first published in 1903. Set in the 14th century, the novel tells the story of a young Venetian nobleman named Bertuccio, who becomes embroiled in... Read Full Overview