The Saxon's Daughter: A Tale Of The Crusades, In Six Cantos (1835)

By Nicholas Michell

Book Overview

""The Saxon's Daughter: A Tale of the Crusades, in Six Cantos"" is a historical fiction novel written by Nicholas Michell and first published in 1835. The story is set during the time of the Crusades, and follows the journey of a young Saxon girl named Editha who is taken captive by the Saracens. The novel is divided into six cantos, each of which tells a different part of Editha's story.In the first canto, we are introduced to Editha and her family, who live in England during the time of King Richard the Lionheart. When her father is killed in battle, Editha is taken captive by the Saracens and forced to travel with them to the Holy Land. Along the way, she meets a young knight named Sir Guy de Lacy, who becomes her protector and helps her to escape.In the second canto, Editha and Sir Guy arrive in the Holy Land and join forces with the Crusaders. They fight in several battles against the Saracens, and Editha proves herself to be a brave and resourceful warrior.In the third canto, Editha and Sir Guy are separated during a battle, and Editha is once again taken captive by the Saracens. This time, she is taken to the court of Saladin, the Muslim leader, where she becomes a favorite of his daughter.In the fourth canto, Saladin offers to release Editha if she will convert to Islam and marry his son. Editha refuses, and is once again taken captive.In the fifth canto, Sir Guy rescues Editha and they escape together. They travel to Jerusalem, where they are reunited with the Crusaders.In the final canto, Editha and Sir Guy fight in the final battle of the Crusades, and are victorious. They return to England together, where they are married and live happily ever after.""The Saxon's Daughter"" is a thrilling adventure story that combines historical accuracy with vivid descriptions and engaging characters. It offers a unique perspective on the Crusades, and is a must-read for anyone interested in medieval history or historical fiction.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: 1167192893
• ISBN13: 9781167192890
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 158 Pages
• Weight: 0.48 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"