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100 1 _aKelman, Janet Harvey,
_d1873-1957
245 1 0 _aStories from the Crusades
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2022
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
490 1 _aStories from History Series
500 _aRelease date is 2022-04-03
508 _aD A Alexander and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Stories from the Crusades" by Janet Harvey Kelman is a historical account likely written in the early 20th century. The book recounts the tales of heroes from the Crusades, exploring their motivations and struggles, along with the contrasting characters who accompanied them in their journeys, such as Peter the Hermit, Tancred, and Louis. It delves into the complex interplay of faith, ambition, and moral dilemmas faced by these figures in the pursuit of reclaiming the Holy Land. The opening portion introduces Peter, a restless boy from a castle in France, who is longing for adventure and purpose. Inspired by tales of the Jerusalem pilgrimage and aware of the brutal treatment faced by Christian pilgrims under Muslim rule, Peter decides to embark on a quest to rally support for the Crusades. He captures the attention of a wide audience with his impassioned speeches about reclaiming Jerusalem, ultimately leading a group of eager but untrained followers with hopes of overcoming the challenges that lie ahead. This sets the stage for an exploration of the motivations, ideals, and consequences of the Crusading spirit through vividly illustrated stories. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited Kingdom: T. C. & E. C. Jack / E. F. Dutton, 1907
653 _aCrusades -- Juvenile literature
700 1 _aLuard, Lowes Dalbiac,
_d1872-1944
830 0 _aStories from History Series
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/67761
999 _c108583
_d108583