02676cam a22003613u 4500 26671 UtSlPG 20260610133617.0 m cr n 260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PZ Edgar, John G. (John George), 1834-1864 The Boy Crusaders: A Story of the Days of Louis IX. Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2008 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2008-09-19 Produced by Marilynda Fraser-Cunliffe and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was made using scans of public domain works in the International Children's Digital Library.) "The Boy Crusaders: A Story of the Days of Louis IX." by John G. Edgar is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers around two young squires, Guy Muschamp and Walter Espec, who undertake a journey to participate in the Crusade led by King Louis IX of France to reclaim the Holy Land from the Saracens. Through their adventures, the novel explores themes of chivalry, bravery, and the historical context of the Crusades, while providing a glimpse into the lives of young men aspiring to knightly honor. The opening of the novel sets the stage in a feudal castle in England during the reign of Henry III and serves to introduce the main characters, Guy and Walter. Both of these young squires are eager to embark on their adventure as they prepare to sail to the East, driven by dreams of glory and noble quests. Guy expresses a sense of wonder and excitement at the thought of the adventures they will face, while Walter harbors a more serious motivation, being driven by a quest to find his lost brother. The rich descriptions of their training in chivalry, alongside their camaraderie and contrasting personalities, effectively engage the reader and hint at the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead on their noble pursuits. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Biographical fiction Louis IX, King of France, 1214-1270 -- Juvenile fiction Crusades -- Juvenile fiction France -- Kings and rulers -- Juvenile fiction Europe -- History -- Juvenile fiction Church history -- Juvenile fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/26671 67580 67580