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The Captain of the Wight

by Frank Cowper

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Set in 1488 at Carisbrooke Castle, this romance of the Isle of Wight follows young men of the island as the ideals of chivalry meet the stirrings of the Renaissance. Tournaments, Breton knights and a timid youth in rusty armour sharing the lists with seasoned champions fill its pages, which the author illustrated himself.

An 1889 historical romance for readers who enjoy jousts, castles and local English history told for young people. Download the free EPUB.

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