Publisher's Synopsis
The Jewels of Pythian Knighthood is a book written by John Van Valkenburg. It is a historical fiction novel that tells the story of the Pythian Knighthood, a secret society that existed during the Middle Ages. The story follows the journey of a young knight named Sir William, who is tasked with finding the lost jewels of the Pythian Knighthood. These jewels are believed to have magical powers that can help the knights defeat their enemies and protect the kingdom.As Sir William embarks on his quest, he encounters many challenges and obstacles, including treacherous enemies, dangerous creatures, and unexpected allies. Along the way, he learns about the history and traditions of the Pythian Knighthood and discovers the true meaning of courage, loyalty, and honor.The book is filled with action, adventure, and suspense, as well as themes of friendship, betrayal, and redemption. It is a thrilling and engaging read that will appeal to fans of historical fiction and fantasy novels.1890. Found within this book is a choice collection of the best writings, in prose and poetry, of the most prominent knights in the land; including a few selected addresses of exceptional merit, several of which were delivered upon the occasion of the celebration of the silver anniversary of the Order.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.
