At Agincourt

By G.A. Henty

1896

First Published

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""At Agincourt"" is a historical novel written by G. A. Henty, first published in 1896. The story takes place during the Hundred Years' War and follows the journey of a young English archer named Ned who joins King Henry V's army in their campaign to claim the French throne. As Ned rises through the ranks and becomes a trusted member of the army, he witnesses the brutal realities of war, including the famous battle of Agincourt. Along the way, he forms friendships with fellow soldiers and navigates the complex political landscape of medieval Europe. The novel is packed with action, adventure, and historical detail, making it an engaging read for both young and old. Through Ned's eyes, readers gain a deeper understanding of the events leading up to the Battle of Agincourt and the impact it had on both England and France. Overall, ""At Agincourt"" is a thrilling tale of courage, loyalty, and the bonds of brotherhood forged in the heat of battle.""Perhaps it would be best, Master Guy. I fear not three men if they stand up face to face with me, but to be stabbed in the back is a thing that neither strength nor skill can save one from. But as I care not to be always going about in armour I will expend some of my crowns in buying a shirt of mail also. 'Tis better by far than armour, for a man coming up behind could stab one over the line of the back-piece or under the arm, while if you have mail under your coat they will strike at you fair between the shoulders, and it is only by striking high up on the neck that they have any chance with you. A good coat of mail is money well laid out, and will last a lifetime; and even if it cost me all the silversmith's crowns I will have a right good one.""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.

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Author

G.A. Henty

Author · 91 books

George Alfred Henty, better known as G.A. Henty, began his storytelling career with his own children. After dinner, he would spend and hour or two in telling them a story that would continue the next day. Some stories took weeks! A friend was present one day and watched the spell-bound reaction of his children suggesting Henty write down his stories so others could enjoy them. He did. Henty wrote approximately 144 books in addition to stories for magazines and was known as "The Prince of Story-Tellers" and "The Boy's Own Historian." One of Mr. Henty's secretaries reported that he would quickly pace back and forth in his study dictating stories as fast as the secretary could record them. Henty's stories revolve around fictional boy heroes during fascinating periods of history. His heroes are diligent, intelligent, and dedicated to their country and cause in the face, at times, of great peril... Henty's heroes fight wars, sail the seas, discover land, conquer evil empires, prospect for gold, and a host of other exciting adventures. Along the way, they meet famous personages... In short, Henty's heroes live through tumultuous historic eras meeting leaders of that time. Understanding the culture of the time period becomes second nature as well as comparing/contrasting the society of various cultures.