The Boy Crusaders: A Story of the Days of Louis IX.
The Boy Crusaders, by the Victorian writer for boys John G. Edgar, is a historical tale set during the Seventh Crusade of King Louis IX of France. Two young English heirs, brothers-in-arms raised in a feudal castle, take the cross and follow the saintly king to the East by way of Cyprus to Egypt, where they share in the disasters of the campaign: the battle of Mansourah, the stand of the chronicler Joinville at the bridge, disease, captivity and the king's imprisonment, and later adventures at Acre and as far as Baghdad. Edgar draws closely on Joinville's memoir and mixes real events with the boys' fortunes, giving young readers a vivid picture of crusading life and chivalry. The full text is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, and the first chapter is free.
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The Boy Crusaders: A Story of the Days of Louis IX. by John G. Edgar can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
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Is The Boy Crusaders: A Story of the Days of Louis IX. in the public domain?
Yes. The Boy Crusaders: A Story of the Days of Louis IX. by John G. Edgar is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read The Boy Crusaders: A Story of the Days of Louis IX.?
About 4 h 21 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is The Boy Crusaders: A Story of the Days of Louis IX.?
The Boy Crusaders: A Story of the Days of Louis IX. by John G. Edgar is filed under "Children's Classics" in the Vinteuil library.
