Men of Iron - Howard Pyle - Bog

Men of Iron is a historical fiction novel written by Howard Pyle. The story is set in medieval England and follows the life of a young squire named Myles Falworth. Myles is the son of a disgraced nobleman who has been stripped of his title and lands. Despite this, Myles is determined to become a knight and restore his family's honor.The novel is divided into three parts, each of which chronicles a different stage in Myles' journey. In the first part, Myles trains as a squire under the tutelage of Sir James Lee, a renowned knight. He learns the skills necessary to become a knight and forms close friendships with other squires.In the second part, Myles is accused of a crime he did not commit and is forced to fight in a trial by combat to prove his innocence. He emerges victorious and gains the respect of his peers.In the third part, Myles competes in a jousting tournament and faces off against his greatest rival, the Black Knight. The tournament serves as a test of Myles' skill and courage as well as his loyalty to his family and his code of chivalry.Throughout the novel, Pyle explores themes of honor, loyalty, and perseverance. Men of Iron has been praised for its vivid descriptions of medieval life and its portrayal of the chivalric code. It is considered a classic of historical fiction and has influenced many subsequent works in the genre.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.