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The Seven Champions of Christendom

Kingston

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Book Excerpt: 
. . .ould you faint, you will find one bearing oranges of qualities so beneficial, that, should you be able to procure one plucked fresh from the tree, it will instantly revive you. Now, farewell! See, the brute is approaching!”

“Remember,” cried Saint George, turning to De Fistycuff, “this fight is to be all my own. You stand by and see fair play. Only, if I am down, and the brute dares to hit me, then rush in to my rescue.” The faithful squire nodded his assent.

On came the monster dragon, flapping his wings, spouting fire from his nostrils, and roaring loudly with his mouth. Saint George couched his sharp spear, and spurring his steed, dashed onward to the combat. So terrific was the shock that the Knight was almost hurled from his saddle, while his horse, driven back on his haunches, lay, almost crushed, beneath the monster’s superincumbent weight; but both man and steed extricating themselves with marvellous agility, Saint George made. . . Read More

Community Reviews

Be warned - some people may think this includes spoilers - but the events I mention happen at the beginning of the book.

This is a most peculiar book - and it probably takes a peculiar person to read it. There are various versions by different authors in a variety of formats for sale on Amazon and no

Most 21st century readers will find this a difficult book to read. I thoroughly enjoyed it, you must put aside your modern biases and immerse yourself in the writings of an author 200 years in the past. It is a classic example of mythology and your willingness to view it as such will greatly enhance

This is an adapted and shortened version of Richard Johnson's 1597 original. Kingston wrote adventure stories for boys, and this swashbuckler fits right in. Originally published in 1861 (according to google books. I had trouble finding a publication date), it is full of battles, monsters, and advent

After learning of this book in the letter column of All-Star Squadron, I thought I would love it. There are moments of wild fantasy that were enjoyable that saved the book from getting a dismal one-star rating, but there were just too many problems for me to like it more.
To start with, some of the S