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The White Company (Dover Books on Literature & Drama)
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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 823.8
EAN: 9780486437637
ISBN: 0486437639
Label: Dover Publications
Manufacturer: Dover Publications
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 432
Publication Date: December 07, 2004
Publisher: Dover Publications
Studio: Dover Publications
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Editorial Review:
This spirited account of the exploits of a crew of Saxon archers during the Hundred Years War features cameo appearances by historical figures such as Edward III and the Black Prince. Flavorful and realistic in its depictions of medieval life, the novel combines the excitement of a rugged adventure with the romance of chivalry.
Customer Reviews
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Rating:  - Absorbing and Enjoyable
The White Company was said to be one of Canon Doyle's favorite creations, and it does show the great pains he took in research, both in speech and the customs of the day. The plot ramps up slowly at the start but once it gets going, hang on for the adventure of your life- it is non-stop heart pounding action. And throw in a budding romance and you have one heck of a tale. I found the White Company a more tightly constructed book then Sir Nigel, which was subsequently written as the prequel to the ... Read More
Rating: - Doyle at his best
Of all of Doyle's writing, The White Company has, perhaps, the best character development of all. The surrounding history, personal motivations and flavor of the times show him to be a formidable historian as well as a skilled story-teller.
If you have a young boy, this would be a wonderful way to get him excited about reading. Then again, you could plunk him in front of the TV and save the price of the book.
Rating:  - An old favorite revisited
I first read this book over 50 years ago, and wondered how I would like it now. I found it to be an absorbing description of feudal times in England and what we now call France. I can readily see why the French dislike the English, although 700 years seems a long time to hold a grudge! The book is a fine adventure, with lots of detail about combat in the 13th century. The style may be a little slow for those used to a modern pace.
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