Otto Of The Silver Hand

Otto Of The Silver Hand is a historical fiction novel written by Howard Pyle. The story is set in medieval Germany and follows the life of a young boy named Otto, who is the son of a powerful knight named Conrad. Otto's father is known for his bravery and skill in battle, but he is also feared by many due to his ruthless nature. When Otto is born, his father is away fighting in a war, and his mother dies in childbirth. Otto is left in the care of his grandfather, a wise old man who teaches him about chivalry and the importance of honor and integrity. However, when Conrad returns from the war, he is disappointed to find that his son is not the fierce warrior he had hoped for. Conrad decides to take matters into his own hands and begins to train Otto himself, pushing him to his limits and instilling in him a sense of duty and loyalty to his family. As Otto grows older, he becomes a skilled fighter and eventually earns the nickname ""Otto of the Silver Hand"" due to the silver prosthetic hand he wears after losing his own in battle. The novel explores themes of family, duty, and honor, as well as the harsh realities of life in medieval times. Pyle's vivid descriptions of battles and the daily life of peasants and nobles alike make the story come to life, while his characters are complex and well-developed. Overall, Otto Of The Silver Hand is a captivating tale of a young boy's journey to becoming a true knight.This tale that I am about to tell is of a little boy who lived and suffered in those dark middle ages; of how he saw both the good and the bad of men, and of how, by gentleness and love and not by strife and hatred, he came at last to stand above other men and to be looked up to by all. And should you follow the story to the end, I hope you may find it a pleasure, as I have done, to ramble through those dark ancient castles.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.