Winning His Spurs: A Tale of the Crusades

"Winning His Spurs: A Tale of the Crusades" by G. A. Henty is a story set in a historical time where a young boy named Cuthbert finds himself amid rising tensions between Saxons and Normans in England, all while the Crusades create an exciting and turbulent time. Cuthbert starts as a boy who, despite his youth, feels the need to warn his outlaw friends about an upcoming raid, showing his loyalty to both the forest people and his noble family. Throughout the story, his bravery leads him to rescue a noble’s daughter from kidnappers and even participate in a siege against a dangerous baron. He embodies themes of loyalty, honor, and a strong desire to become a knight amidst the chaos and adventure that unfolds.