Download or read book Otto of the Silver Hand written by Howard Pyle and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2014-07-21 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Born into a robber baron's household in medieval Germany, young Otto is caught in the middle of a violent blood feud. Nevertheless, the lad grows up to be a gentle and loving person. 55 illustrations.
Download or read book Beorn the Proud written by Madeleine A. Polland and published by Bethlehem Books. This book was released on 1999 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beorn, a pagan Viking from Denmark, becomes a better ruler as a result of the influence of Ness, a Christian girl he took from Ireland as his slave.
Download or read book Some Merry Adventures of Robin Hood written by and published by . This book was released on 1911 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Twelve selected adventures of Robin Hood and his outlaw band who stole from the rich to give to the poor.
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Download or read book Men of Iron Illustrated written by Howard Pyle and published by . This book was released on 2020-12-08 with total page 245 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Men of Iron is an 1891 novel by the American author Howard Pyle, who also illustrated it. Set in the 15th century, it is a juvenile "coming of age" work in which a young squire, Myles Falworth, seeks not only to become a knight but to eventually redeem his father's honor.In Chapter 24 the knighthood ceremony is presented and described as it would be in a non-fiction work concerning knighthood and chivalry. Descriptions of training equipment are also given throughout.
Download or read book Otto of the Silver Hand written by Howard Pyle and published by Graphic Arts Books. This book was released on 2020-11-17 with total page 67 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “A personification of divine forgiveness.”-Jill P. May “From American history books to Pirates of the Caribbean, the work of Howard Pyle continues to captivate us...”-Big Think “...it has a significant, universal theme, and it presents the details of daily life in Germany of the thirteenth century accurately and unobtrusively, making the period real and alive.”-Malcolm Usrey “He is as careful and painstaking and artistic with his children’s books as the very best novelist are with their novels...But best of them all is Pyle’s Otto of the Silver Hand. It is a story of German chivalry in the days of the robber barons.”-Willa Cather Otto of the Silver Hand (1888), Howard Pyle’s first novel for children, is a grim yet empowering narrative of medieval Germany, following the adventures of a young hero caught between the power struggles of two families. With its gripping battle scenes, romance, and villainous warlords, this is a reading experience that continues to thrill over one hundred years after its initial publication. Otto, a gentle boy born to a noble germanic family in the middle ages, has been raised in the compassionate seclusion of a monastery to protect him from the violent rivalries of his family. When the boy turns twelve years old he is retrieved back to Drachenhausen, his ancestral castle to begin his training in knighthood. Soon Otto discovers that his father, the Baron Conrad, a brutal robber baron, is in the midst of a savage vendetta with his the family of his slain foe, the Baron Fredrick. When Otto’s father and his knights are summoned to the Imperial Court the Fredrick clan attacks Castle Drachenhausen, burns it to the ground, and kidnaps the boy. Baron Henry, the heir of Fredrick’s clan, keeps Otto in the dungeon of his own fortress. Until his father arrives to rescue him, Otto experiences both terrible brutality and the gentle affections of Henry’s beautiful daughter. Through Otto’s ordeals and suffering he recognized the deficiencies of the human character, yet he rose above the wickedness with his gentleness and love. With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Otto of the Silver Hand is both modern and readable.
Download or read book Howard Pyle s Book of Pirates written by Howard Pyle and published by . This book was released on 1921 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stories and descriptions of famous pirates and buccaneers.
Download or read book Otto of the Silver Hand written by Говард Пайл and published by Litres. This book was released on 2021-12-02 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Lad A Dog written by Albert Payson Terhune and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-09-18 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Lad: A Dog" by Albert Payson Terhune. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to everyone in a high-quality digital format.
Download or read book Men of Iron written by Howard Pyle and published by . This book was released on 1891 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Master storyteller Howard Pyle at his best, incorporating fascinating historical information about life in a medieval castle, knighthood, and chivalry into the fast-moving and entertaining story of young Myles Falworth's fight to restore his family's rights and good name.
Download or read book The Silver Crown written by Robert C. O'Brien and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2021-06-01 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this gripping and memorable middle grade fantasy from Newbery Medal–winning author Robert C. O’Brien, good and evil are locked in battle and the balance between the two can only be restored by one young girl’s determination to set things right. “It lay beside her on the pillow, shinier than silver, glowing softly, with twinkling blue stones set all around....It did not occur to her to wonder from whom it had come; she was merely aware that it was hers by right.” Ellen awakens one morning with a mysterious silver crown on the pillow beside her. What magic powers it possesses she has not yet discovered, but the sudden changes in her life are unmistakable: her house is burned down, her family has disappeared, and a man in a dark uniform is stalking her. Can Ellen ever find her family? Can she use the power of the silver crown to thwart the powers of darkness? What diabolical force hides inside the mysterious castle in the woods?
Download or read book Otto Of The Silver Hand Howard Pyle written by Howard Pyle and published by BoD - Books on Demand. This book was released on 2023-07-16 with total page 71 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: " Step into a medieval world of chivalry, honor, and adventure with "Otto of the Silver Hand" by Howard Pyle, where a young boy's journey unfolds amidst the backdrop of a turbulent era. This captivating book tells the story of Otto, a young nobleman's son, as he confronts challenges, discovers his true strength, and embraces his destiny. In "Otto of the Silver Hand," readers will accompany Otto on his journey through the Middle Ages, a time marked by feudal conflicts and knights in shining armor. As Otto navigates treacherous landscapes, encounters fierce rivals, and faces personal hardships, he must learn the meaning of bravery, loyalty, and sacrifice. Howard Pyle's vivid descriptions and engaging narrative bring the medieval world to life, immersing readers in the struggles and triumphs of Otto's quest. Through the trials and tribulations faced by Otto, Howard Pyle explores themes of honor, family, and the pursuit of one's own path. Readers will witness the transformation of a young boy into a courageous knight, witnessing the power of resilience and the capacity for growth. Join Otto as he embarks on a thrilling adventure, encounters formidable foes, and discovers the true nature of the silver hand that holds the key to his destiny."
Download or read book Otto of the Silver Hand EasyRead Comfort written by Howard Pyle and published by ReadHowYouWant.com. This book was released on 2006-10 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This exciting book narrates the story of a young boy Otto, who is sent to live with monks at an early age. Otto gets kidnapped by his father's enemies and faces hardships and miseries. The author has very well described the dark middle ages and the way they used to live and fight. Inspirational!
Download or read book William the Conqueror written by Thomas Bertram Costain and published by New York, Random House. This book was released on 1959 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Wonder Clock written by Howard Pyle and published by . This book was released on 1887 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book Palm of the Hand Stories written by Yasunari Kawabata and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2006-11-14 with total page 283 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Collection of short stories written over the entire span of Kawabata's career. These stories, he felt, represented the essence of his art and reflect his abiding interest in the miniature, the wisp of plot reduced to the essential. --Adapted from publisher description.
