The Making of a Knight (Paperback)

An excellent primer for all those eager to be a knight, even if they are 500 years too late. James is made a page at Lord Hawkes's castle when he is seven; O'Brien, in his first solo outing, explains James's duties as he gradually advances first to squiredom, and then to knighthood when he is 21. His education is sweeping, including swordplay but also music; James must learn to behave with propriety and dignity - he can't simply study, but must embrace, the manners, rituals, and code of chivalry - and he has to display pluck and courage in both war and tournaments. O'Brien complements the story with numerous asides that lend veracity to the tale, on, for example, different types of armor donned by knights (jousting, battle, parade) and the various horses they employ (destriers, coursers, palfreys). A modest love story becomes part of the proceedings, suspended when James becomes a knight-errant. An excellent story, full of information, and the fine oil paintings bring polish to the days of James's journey and make them palpable. (Kirkus Reviews)

Traces James's journey during the Middle Ages in England from inexperienced page at the age of seven to knighthood at the age of twenty-one.

General

Imprint:	Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S.
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	July 1998
First published:	July 1998
Authors:	Patrick O'Brien
Illustrators:	Patrick O'Brien
Dimensions:	279 x 215 x 3mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	32
ISBN-13:	978-0-88106-355-4
Categories:	Books > Children's & Educational > Humanities > History > General Books > Children's & Educational > Geography & environment > Geography > Human geography / peoples of the world > General Books > Children's Fiction & Fun Promotions
LSN:	0-88106-355-X
Barcode:	9780881063554

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