How I Won My Spurs

How I Won My Spurs: Or A Boy¿¿¿¿¿¿¿s Adventures In The Barons¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ Wars is a historical fiction novel written by John George Edgar in 1863. The story follows the adventures of a young boy named Cuthbert, who dreams of becoming a knight and serving his King in the Barons' Wars in 1264. The novel is set during a time of political turmoil in England, as the Barons rebel against King Henry III's rule. Cuthbert's journey begins when he leaves his home in Yorkshire to join the army of Simon de Montfort, a leader of the Barons' rebellion. Along the way, he meets various characters, including a minstrel, a blacksmith, and a noblewoman, who all help him in his quest to become a knight. The novel is filled with action-packed battles, daring rescues, and unexpected twists and turns. Cuthbert learns valuable lessons about loyalty, bravery, and honor as he fights for his King and country. Overall, How I Won My Spurs is a thrilling adventure story that transports readers back in time to the medieval era. It is a classic tale of a young boy's journey to become a knight and his adventures in a time of war and political unrest.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.