This spirited account of the exploits of a crew of Saxon archers during the Hundred Years War features cameo appearances by historical figures such as Edward III and the Black Prince. Flavorful and realistic in its depictions of medieval life, the novel combines the excitement of a rugged adventure with the romance of chivalry. Unabridged republication of the work originally published by Smith, Elder, & Co., London, 1891.
Sir Nigel: A Novel of the Hundred Years' War by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle In this illustrated epic of adventure and romance, squire Nigel Loring attempts to earn his knighthood during the Hundred Years War . . . and must perform three great deeds to win the heart of the woman he loves.
The Valley of Fear by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle A coded warning sends Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson to a country retreat, where they follow a perplexing trail of clues to unmask a murderer — and to break the stranglehold of a terrorist cult.
King Arthur: Tales from the Round Table by Andrew Lang Thirteen favorite tales from the Arthurian myth describe how the legendary king acquired Excalibur, the meetings at the Round Table, the quest for the Holy Grail, and more. 28 black-and-white illustrations.
The Lost World by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle This imaginative 1912 fantasy recounts a jungle expedition's encounter with living dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures as it follows an eccentric paleontologist and his companions into the wilds of the Amazon.
The Hound of the Baskervilles by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle A deadly curse in the form of a legendary ferocious beast continues to claim its victims from the Baskerville family until Holmes and Watson intervene. Often called the best detective story ever written.
The Story of the Grail and the Passing of Arthur by Howard Pyle Splendid retelling of the adventures of Sir Galahad and the pursuit of the Holy Grail; last days of King Arthur, more. Rich medieval flavor enhanced with 39 of Pyle's atmospheric illustrations.
The Story of the Champions of the Round Table by Howard Pyle Sir Launcelot, Sir Tristram, and Sir Percival in spirited adventures of love and triumph retold in Pyle's inimitable style. 50 drawings.
