St. George for England: A Tale of Cressy and Poitiers

313 pp. A historical novel for juvenile readers, set in fourteenth century England. ""St. George for England" tells the tale of Walter Somers, a British orphan whose blacksmith guardian shows him the techniques of sword-fighting at an early age. He joins the forces fighting in Brittany and Flanders, slaying Frenchmen with skill, only to face the grave travails of the Black Death, which proves to be as tough as any battle." ABOUT THE AUTHOR: George Alfred Henty (8 December 1832 – 16 November 1902) was a prolific English novelist and war correspondent. He is best known for his historical adventure stories that were popular in the late 19th century. His works include The Dragon & The Raven (1886), For The Temple (1888), Under Drake's Flag (1883) and In Freedom's Cause (1885).