John Of Gerisau (1902) - Oxenham, John
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John of Gerisau is a historical novel written by John Oxenham and published in 1902. The story is set in the 14th century and follows the life of John, a young man from the Swiss village of Gerisau. John is a skilled archer and dreams of becoming a knight, but his lowly social status makes this seem impossible. However, when the village is threatened by an invading army, John's bravery and skill in battle catch the attention of the local lord, who takes him under his wing and trains him as a knight. As John rises through the ranks of the nobility, he struggles to reconcile his newfound power…mehr

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John of Gerisau is a historical novel written by John Oxenham and published in 1902. The story is set in the 14th century and follows the life of John, a young man from the Swiss village of Gerisau. John is a skilled archer and dreams of becoming a knight, but his lowly social status makes this seem impossible. However, when the village is threatened by an invading army, John's bravery and skill in battle catch the attention of the local lord, who takes him under his wing and trains him as a knight. As John rises through the ranks of the nobility, he struggles to reconcile his newfound power and privilege with his humble roots. He also faces challenges from jealous rivals and must navigate the complex political landscape of medieval Europe. Along the way, John falls in love with a noblewoman named Agnes, but their relationship is complicated by their differing social statuses and the disapproval of Agnes's family. The novel is richly detailed and immerses the reader in the sights, sounds, and customs of medieval Switzerland. It explores themes of social class, identity, love, and loyalty, and offers a vivid portrayal of a bygone era. Overall, John of Gerisau is a stirring tale of adventure, romance, and self-discovery that will appeal to fans of historical fiction.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.
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John Oxenham was an English journalist, author, and poet who died on January 23, 1941. He was born in Manchester and spent a short time in the United States after his marriage before relocating to Ealing, West London, where he worked as a deacon and teacher at the Ealing Congregational Church beginning in the 1880s. In 1922, he went to Worthing, Sussex, and was elected mayor. Dunkerley published poetry, hymns, and novels under his own name as well as as John Oxenham. His poetry includes the best-selling Bees in Amber: A Little Book of Thoughtful Verse (1913). He also penned "Greatheart" as a poem. In War and Peace: Songs of a Scotswoman, she wrote the foreword and evaluated the poetry of Mary H. J. Henderson, the administrator of the Scottish Women's Hospitals for Foreign Service. For journalism, he used the pen name Julian Ross. His novel A Mystery of the Underground (1897) is significant for being both an early serial killer murder narrative and a very early crime story set on the London Underground (District Line).