The Fall of the Grand Sarrasin by William John Ferrar
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| Author | Ferrar, William John, 1868- |
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| Illustrator | Piffard, Harold, 1867-1938 |
| Title |
The Fall of the Grand Sarrasin Being a Chronicle of Sir Nigel de Bessin, Knight, of Things that Happed in Guernsey Island, in the Norman Seas, in and about the Year One Thousand and Fifty-Seven |
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| Summary | "The Fall of the Grand Sarrasin" by William John Ferrar is a historical novel likely composed in the late 19th century. The book chronicles the adventures of Sir Nigel de Bessin, a young knight from Guernsey Island, set against the backdrop of 11th-century Norman conflict, focusing on his struggles against the infamous Grand Sarrasin and his marauding pirates. The narrative explores themes of chivalry, bravery, and the quest for identity in a tumultuous world. At the start of the tale, Sir Nigel de Bessin reflects on his upbringing among the monks of the Vale in Guernsey and the choice he faces between a life of scholarship or that of a warrior. The preface introduces his motivations for writing a chronicle of his past, particularly for his grandchildren. In the opening chapters, we see Nigel's transition from a sheltered life to one filled with challenges as he encounters tales of the Sarrasin pirates. After a series of events leads him to seek help from Archbishop Maugher, he discovers the growing threats to his homeland and resolves to defend it vigorously. The tensions between the calm of monastic life and the violent reality of piracy set the stage for the unfolding conflict, foreshadowing Nigel's future exploits as he is drawn into a battle for his island. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Middle Ages -- Fiction |
| Subject | Guernsey (Channel Islands) -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 14245 |
| Release Date | Dec 3, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 18, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 71 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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