The Shadow Of The Sword

The Shadow of the Sword is a historical novel written by Robert Buchanan. The book is set in the 11th century and describes the life of a young knight named Harold, who is sent on a mission to the Holy Land to retrieve a powerful relic. Along the way, he encounters various challenges and obstacles, including battles with Saracen warriors and treacherous political intrigue.Throughout the book, Buchanan vividly describes the sights, sounds, and smells of medieval Europe and the Middle East, transporting the reader back in time to a world of knights, castles, and holy wars. The novel is also rich in historical detail, drawing on real-life events and figures to create a compelling and realistic narrative.At its core, The Shadow of the Sword is a story of adventure, faith, and redemption. Harold must navigate a dangerous and unpredictable world, relying on his own strength and courage as well as the guidance of his Christian faith. Along the way, he must confront his own doubts and fears, ultimately discovering a deeper sense of purpose and meaning in his life.Overall, The Shadow of the Sword is a gripping and engaging historical novel that will appeal to fans of the genre as well as readers looking for an exciting and thought-provoking story.Midday came, and still he was upon the water. By this time he had reached a great patch of glassy calm, covered with black masses of guillemots and shearwaters, over which the great gulls sailed and the small terns hovered and screamed. As the boat crept in among them, no bird was disturbed; he might almost have reached them with his hand. He leant over the boat's side, and suddenly, like a lightning flash, he saw the innumerable legions of the herring pass, followed closely by the dark shadows of the predatory fishes, from the lesser dog-fish to the non-tropical shark.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.