Publisher's Synopsis
The Life of King Arthur From Ancient Historians and Authentic Documents is a book written by Joseph Ritson that delves into the historical accounts and legends surrounding King Arthur. The book draws from a variety of sources, including ancient historians and authentic documents, to piece together a comprehensive account of Arthur's life and reign. Ritson explores the various interpretations and myths surrounding Arthur, including his birth, his famous sword Excalibur, and his battles against the Saxons. The book also examines the role of Arthur in British folklore and literature, as well as the historical context of his reign. Overall, The Life of King Arthur From Ancient Historians and Authentic Documents is a fascinating exploration of one of the most enduring legends in Western culture.1825. The curious work now offered to the world was prepared by Mr. Ritson, with a view to immediate publication, a short time before his death; and the character of the writer is sufficiently established to justify the editors hope of its favorable reception. The difficulty of the subject may be partly estimated from doubts having been actually entertained by the author, during his early researches, as to the identity of his hero, and fears lest the real Arthur might not, after all, be found. Contents: The Life of King Arthur; Extracts from the lives of Welsh Saints; The answer of the Abbot of Bangor to Augustine, the monk, word for word in Welsh and English; British and Welsh saints; Cornish Saints; Breton Saints.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.
