St. George For England: A Tale Of Cressy And Poitiers (1896)

St. George For England: A Tale Of Cressy And Poitiers is a historical fiction novel written by G. A. Henty and originally published in 1896. The story is set during the Hundred Years' War between England and France, and follows the adventures of a young Englishman named Cyril, who is sent to fight in France under the command of the Black Prince.Cyril proves himself to be a brave and capable soldier, and he quickly rises through the ranks. He fights in several battles, including the famous battles of Cressy and Poitiers, and he becomes a trusted ally of the Black Prince.Throughout the novel, Cyril also becomes involved in a romantic subplot, as he falls in love with a French noblewoman named Isabelle. Their love is tested by the ongoing war between their countries, but they remain devoted to each other despite the challenges they face.St. George For England is a thrilling adventure story that combines historical accuracy with exciting action and romance. It is a classic example of the type of historical fiction that G. A. Henty was famous for, and it remains a beloved book among readers of all ages.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. 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 their original work.

Dubbed the "Prince of Storytellers" and "The Boy's Own Historian," George Alfred Henty is considered a Victorian literary phenomenon.