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Men of Iron

Men of Iron

Pyle, Howard

Paperback

General Juvenile Fiction

ISBN10: 141793977X
ISBN13: 9781417939770
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jul 26 2004
Pages: 372
Weight: 1.20
Height: 0.83 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Men of Iron is a historical novel by Howard Pyle, published in 1891. The story is set in medieval England and follows the journey of a young boy named Myles Falworth, who is the son of a disgraced nobleman. Myles is sent to a knightly academy to learn the ways of chivalry and become a knight himself. At the academy, Myles faces many challenges and obstacles, including bullying from his fellow students and the strict rules of his teachers. However, he perseveres and eventually earns the respect of his peers and teachers alike. As Myles progresses through his training, he discovers secrets about his own family and their involvement in a plot to overthrow the king. Myles must navigate this dangerous political landscape while also proving himself as a worthy knight. Men of Iron is a classic tale of adventure, coming-of-age, and honor. Pyle's vivid descriptions of medieval life and the chivalric code make the story both entertaining and educational. The novel has been praised for its accurate portrayal of medieval culture and for its strong themes of bravery, loyalty, and perseverance.1891. Illustrated by the author. Pyle is best known for the children's books that he wrote and illustrated. It is from his famous Book of Pirates that our present-day concept of pirates has come. School children still read his Men of Iron, The Story of King Arthur and his Knights, The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood, and many other tales. In Men of Iron young Myles Falworth wins a reputation for courage and independence while still in training at the castle of the great Earl of Mackworth. But one day he discovers that his blind father had been condemned for treason and is still being hunted by a powerful enemy who is close to the King. To challenge the King's champion means certain death. Should he risk all to win back his family's honor? See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.

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