
audiobook
by Frances Nimmo Greene, Dolly Williams Kirk
With Spurs of Gold - Heroes of Chivalry and Their Deeds - By - Frances Nimmo Greene - and - Dolly Williams Kirk
PREFACE
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS
INTRODUCTORY - THE MOORS IN SPAIN
ROLAND AND OLIVER
THE CID
THE CID'S WEDDING
GODFREY AND THE FIRST CRUSADE
THE TROUBADOUR
THE CARRIER DOVE
This collection brings medieval knights and legendary warriors to life, offering vivid snapshots of the chivalric age for listeners of any age. The authors blend solid historical research with the romance of old tales, highlighting the courage, loyalty, and honor that made these figures stand out. Each sketch paints a picture of turbulent battlefields and courtly intrigue while keeping the focus on the noble qualities that inspired admiration across centuries.
Beginning with the dramatic arrival of the Moors in Spain, the book sets the stage for the clash of cultures that shaped the medieval world. From the fierce encounters at Gibraltar to the early struggles of Christian defenders, the narrative captures the raw excitement of those first confrontations. As the stories unfold, listeners meet celebrated champions such as Roland, the Cid, and the indomitable Bayard, presented with enough historical grounding to feel authentic yet enlivened by imaginative detail.
Through concise, engaging episodes, the work invites listeners to explore the values and adventures of a bygone era, making history feel immediate and memorable.
Language
en
Duration
~5 hours (330K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Suzanne Shell, Janet Blenkinship and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2008-05-30
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1850–1921
Best remembered for lively children’s books and tales shaped by Southern settings, this Alabama writer also worked as a teacher, librarian, journalist, and playwright. Her career moved easily between education, newspapers, and popular fiction in the early twentieth century.
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1863–1941
Best remembered as a teacher and co-author of a lively book of chivalric tales for young readers, this Alabama writer brought a love of history and storytelling to her work. Her surviving published record is small, but it points to a life shaped by education, reading, and public-school teaching.
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