02485cam a22003493u 4500 37315 UtSlPG 20260610133842.0 m cr n 260607r2011||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PZ Peake, Helena The Boy's Book of Heroes Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2011 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2011-09-04 Hereward, last of the Saxons -- The Cid -- Louis IX, King of France -- Gustavus Vasa, King of Sweden -- Bertrand du Guesclin -- Christopher Columbus -- The Chevalier de Bayard -- Sir Martin Frobisher -- Sir Walter Raleigh -- Sir Philip Sidney. E-text prepared by Chris Curnow, Josephine Paolucci, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team "The Boy's Book of Heroes" by Helena Peake is a collection of heroic tales primarily aimed at younger readers, likely written in the late 19th century. The book recounts the adventures of notable historical figures, starting with the saga of Hereward, the last of the Saxons, whose bravery and valor shine through his tumultuous life. The emphasis is on resilience, heroism, and the spirit of adventure, making it an inspirational read for boys and girls alike. The opening of the book introduces Hereward, a spirited Anglo-Saxon youth, who becomes an outlaw due to his unruly behavior. Following his banishment by his father, Leofric, Hereward embarks on a journey filled with daring exploits, including fighting a ferocious bear and rescuing a Cornish princess. As he navigates his adventures from Scotland to Cornwall and beyond, Hereward longs to return home to avenge injustices against his family. His tale sets the stage for a narrative rich in bravery and the pursuit of justice, capturing the essence of a hero's journey against the backdrop of historical change and conflict. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Heroes -- Juvenile literature Kings and rulers -- Juvenile literature Adventure and adventurers -- Juvenile literature Courage -- Juvenile literature https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/37315 78155 78155