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Black Horses for the King (Magic Carpet Books) Paperback - 2008 - 1st Edition
by McCaffrey, Anne
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From the bestselling author of the Dragonriders of Pern series comes this historical fantasy of King Arthur as it has never been told before. It is the story of the beginnings of the British cavalry, as recounted by a boy growing up in exciting and perilous times.
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- Title Black Horses for the King (Magic Carpet Books)
- Author McCaffrey, Anne
- Binding Paperback
- Edition number 1st
- Edition 1
- Condition New
- Pages 240
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Clarion Books, 2008
- Date 2008-08-01
- Features Maps
- Bookseller's Inventory # 4CNOOA001O0F
- ISBN 9780152063788 / 0152063781
- Weight 0.35 lbs (0.16 kg)
- Dimensions 6.9 x 4.2 x 0.6 in (17.53 x 10.67 x 1.52 cm)
- Ages 12 to UP years
- Grade levels 7 - UP
- Reading level 1030
- Library of Congress subjects Arthur, Horses
- Library of Congress Catalog Number 95-36366
- Dewey Decimal Code FIC
Summary
Galwyn, the son of a bankrupt and dishonored aristocrat, has always had an ear for languages. So when Lord Artos—later known as King Arthur—needs an interpreter to help him buy large horses to breed a troop strong enough to carry armed warriors against the Saxon invaders, Galwyn gets a chance to redeem his father’s honor and make a name for himself.
Includes an author’s note..
From the jacket flap
"This fast-moving historical fantasy by bestselling author Anne McCaffrey traces the beginnings of the British cavalry, as recounted by a boy growing up in exciting and perilous times.
After his father's death, young Galwyn Varianus is apprenticed to his uncle, who puts the boy to work on the high seas. But horses, not ships, are Galwyn's passion. Luckily, a passenger aboard, Lord Artos (later to rule as the legendary King Arthur), is bound for the great horse fair at Septimania. Risking his life, Galwyn abandons his uncle to serve the gallant leader. Galywn's calming way with horses quickly impresses Lord Artos and his men. But what no one expects is how crucial Galwyn will be to their upcoming battles--as he masters the secrets of the iron shoes that will protect the exotic horses' delicate hooves. . . .
After his father's death, young Galwyn Varianus is apprenticed to his uncle, who puts the boy to work on the high seas. But horses, not ships, are Galwyn's passion. Luckily, a passenger aboard, Lord Artos (later to rule as the legendary King Arthur), is bound for the great horse fair at Septimania. Risking his life, Galwyn abandons his uncle to serve the gallant leader. Galywn's calming way with horses quickly impresses Lord Artos and his men. But what no one expects is how crucial Galwyn will be to their upcoming battles--as he masters the secrets of the iron shoes that will protect the exotic horses' delicate hooves. . . .
