Description
1925 edition. Hardcover has significant wear, scuffs, small marks, stains and small tears. No dust jacket. Spine has significant reading creases and wear, small tears on top and bottom. Pages have some marks and small tears on some pages but largely are clean and the binding is secure.
This well-loved copy of Charlotte M. Yonge’s “The Prince and the Page” transports us to the era of the Crusades, a time of religious fervor and clashing civilizations. Published in 1925, this historical novel offers a glimpse into the last major Crusade, the Ninth Crusade led by King Louis IX of France in 1248. Yonge, a prolific Victorian novelist known for her moral tales and vivid depictions of English life, brings her meticulous research and storytelling prowess to this work, weaving a narrative that blends adventure, romance, and spiritual exploration.
While the book’s exterior shows signs of its age and numerous readings, the pages within remain largely intact, preserving Yonge’s rich tapestry of characters and events. From the chivalric ideals of the Crusaders to the cultural exchanges between East and West, this novel invites readers to immerse themselves in a pivotal moment in history, exploring the complexities of faith, duty, and the human spirit in the face of conflict and adversity.
