Download or read book Under the Flag of France written by David Ker and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 1908 with total page 398 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The tale of Bertrand du Guesclin's life and military service. This fable details several aspects of life from boyhood to adulthood as well as the battles and duties he served throughout his military career. Told in a story-like fable atmosphere, the reader gets easily and fully immersed in the almost mythological life of Bertrand du Guesclin. Sample Passage: Startling words, in truth, to hear from any one's lips; and doubly so from those of a boy of fourteen, with his whole life before him. It was a clear, bright evening in the spring of 1334, and the setting sun was pouring a flood of golden glory over the wooded ridges, and dark moors, and wide green meadows, and quaint little villages of Bretagne, or Brittany, then a semi-independent principality ruled by its own duke, and little foreseeing that, barely two centuries later, it was to be united to France once for all. Over earth and sky brooded a deep, dreamy stillness of perfect repose, broken only by the lowing of cattle from the distant pastures, and the soft, sweet chime of the vesper-bell from the unseen church tower, hidden by the still uncleared wood, through one solitary gap in which were seen the massive grey battlements of Motte-Brun Castle, the residence of the local "seigneur," or lord of the manor. A rabbit sat upright in its burrow to clean its furry face. A squirrel, halfway up the pillar-like stem of a tall tree, paused a moment to look down with its small, bright, restless eye; and a tiny bird, perched on a bough above, broke forth in a blithe carol. But the soothing influence of this universal peace brought no calm to the excited lad who was striding up and down a small open space in the heart of the wood, stamping fiercely ever and anon, and muttering, half aloud, words that seemed less like any connected utterance than like the almost unconscious bursting forth of thoughts too torturing to be controlled. "Is it my blame that I was born thus ill-favoured? Yet mine own father and mother gloom upon me and shrink away from me as from one under ban of holy Church, or taken red-handed in mortal sin. What have I done that mine own kith and kin should deal with me as with a leper?" In calling himself ill-favoured, the poor boy had only spoken the truth; for the features lighted up by the sinking sun, as he turned his face toward it, were hideous enough for one of the demons with which these woods were still peopled by native superstition. His head was unnaturally large, and covered with coarse, black, bristly hair, which, worn long according to the custom of all men of good birth in that age, tossed loosely over his huge round shoulders like a bison's mane. His light-green eyes, small and fierce as those of a snake, looked out from beneath a low, slanting forehead garnished with bushy black eyebrows, which were bent just then in a frown as dark as a thunder-cloud. His nose was so flat that it almost seemed to turn inward, and its wide nostrils gaped like the yawning gargoyles of a cathedral. His large, coarse mouth, the heavy jaw of which was worthy of a bulldog, was filled with strong, sharp teeth, which, as he gnashed them in a burst of rage, sent a sudden flash of white across his swarthy face like lightning in a moonless sky. His figure was quite as strange as his face. Low of stature and clumsily built, his vast and almost unnatural breadth of shoulder and depth of chest gave him the squat, dwarfish form assigned by popular belief to the deformed "Dwergar" (earth-dwarfs) who then figured prominently in the legends of all Western Europe. His length of arm was so great that his hands reached below his knees, while his lower limbs seemed as much too short as his arms were too long. In a word, had a half-grown black bear been set on its hind legs, and arrayed in the rich dress of a fourteenth-century noble, it would have looked just like this strange boy.
Download or read book Under the Flag of France written by David Ker and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2014-09-15 with total page 310 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ++++ The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to ensure edition identification: ++++ Under The Flag Of France: A Tale Of Bertrand Du Guesclin David Ker Blackie and son, ltd., 1908
Download or read book Under the Flag of France Etc written by David KER (Writer of Tales.) and published by . This book was released on 1912 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book Under the Flag of France A Tale of Bertrand du Guesclin written by David Ker and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-10-25 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 'Under the Flag of France: A Tale of Bertrand du Guesclin' by David Ker, readers are transported to the medieval world of chivalry and warfare. The book is written in a descriptive and engaging style, providing a vivid portrayal of the historical events surrounding Bertrand du Guesclin, a renowned knight of the 14th century. Ker's attention to detail and rich language immerse the reader in the tumultuous political and military landscape of medieval France, making it a compelling read for history enthusiasts and lovers of epic tales. The narrative seamlessly weaves together elements of romance, honor, and betrayal, capturing the essence of the era with authenticity and depth. As an accomplished historian and researcher, David Ker brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to 'Under the Flag of France'. His passion for medieval history is evident in the meticulous research and dedication to accuracy displayed throughout the book. Ker's background in historical scholarship lends credibility to the story, offering readers a unique and informative perspective on the life and exploits of Bertrand du Guesclin. I highly recommend 'Under the Flag of France: A Tale of Bertrand du Guesclin' to anyone interested in immersing themselves in a captivating historical narrative. David Ker's masterful storytelling and expert knowledge of the period make this book a must-read for those seeking a compelling journey into the past.
Download or read book Under the Flag of France written by David Ker and published by Hardpress Publishing. This book was released on 2012 with total page 394 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.
Download or read book Under the Flag of France written by David Ker and published by Palala Press. This book was released on 2015-12-04 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Download or read book Under the Red Flag Classic Reprint written by Mary Elizabeth Braddon and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-06-28 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Under the Red Flag A campaign would be a triumph for French arms, of course; but such triumphs, however certain, are never won without loss. For France as a people there must needs be profit and fame; but for individuals - well, even in a succession Of victories some French blood must be shed, some French corpses must lie scattered on distant battle-fields - there must be cypress as well as laurel. Yet the idea of impending war was not un pleasant. It electrified the intellectual atmosphere, set the hearts of men and women throbbing with new hopes, new fears. To elderly people it seemed only the other day that the army was coming home in triumph after the Italian War, and France was crowning the liberators Of a sister land; but to the young people that Italian campaign seemed to have happened a long while ago. It was time that France should arise in her might and strike a great blow. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book Under the Flag of France written by David Ker and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2018-01-31 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Under the Flag of France: A Tale of Bertrand Du Guesclin I must plead guilty to having, for the purposes of the story, placed my hero's castle (which nu happily no longer exists) much nearer to Rennes than it actually was; but the chief events of his life are given here very much as I found them in the old French chronicles. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book Under Four Flags for France written by Musgrave Clarke and published by Hardpress Publishing. This book was released on 2013-01 with total page 410 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.
Download or read book UNDER THE FLAG OF FRANCE written by David 1842-1914 Ker and published by . This book was released on 2016-08-27 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Under the French Flag A Britisher in the French Army written by M. MACDONALD (Corporal in the French Army.) and published by . This book was released on 1917 with total page 207 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Under the Flag of France A Tale of Bertrand Du Guesclin 1908 written by David Ker and published by . This book was released on 2008-06-01 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.
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Download or read book Captured French Tanks Under the German Flag written by Werner Regenberg and published by Schiffer Pub Limited. This book was released on 1997 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book gives an account of the French model tanks used by Germany during WWII.
