T. H. White

Light Paperback (1 lb or less)

North Carolina

The Sword And The Stonerecreates, against the background of magnificent pageantry and dark magic that was medieval England, the education and training of young King Arthur, who was to become the greatest of Britain's legendary rulers. Growing up in a colorful world peopled by knights in armor and fair damsels, foul monsters and evil witches, young Arthur slowly learns the code of being a gentleman.  Under the wise guidance of Merlin, the all-powerful magician for whom life progresses backwards, the king-to-be is trained in the gusty pursuits of falconry, jousting, hunting and sword play.  He is even transformed by his remarkable old tutor into various animals, so that he may experience life from all points of view.  In every conceivable and exciting way he is readied for the day when he, and he alone of all Englishmen, is destined to draw forth the marvelous sword from the magic stone and become the rightful King of' England.

The Sword in the Stone

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The humorous story of young Arthur's training to become king, under the guidance of Merlin the magician

Category - Fiction / Classics

Format - Paperback

Condition - Good

Listed - 4 months ago

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Ships From - North Carolina

Est. Publication Date - Sep 1978

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