Kinght of the Black Leg: The Legend of Cilman-Troed-Dhu
| AUTHOR | Battles, James B.; Carl, David |
| PUBLISHER | Lulu.com (10/04/2021) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Hardcover (Hardcover) |
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Knight of the black leg or The Legend of Cilmin-Troed-Dhu is a Welsh medieval tale dating back to 830 AD. The story tells of a brave young knight Cilman who has to free his town from evil demons and a hideous giantess who live in the nearby mountains. It is the Legend of Cilmin-Troed-Dhu that forms the basis of the family crest of the Gilman family. Even if you are not a member of this family you will enjoy the story none the less. The illustrations by David Carl make the story come alive.
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ISBN-13:
9781387190300
ISBN-10:
138719030X
Binding:
Hardback or Cased Book (Sewn)
Content Language:
English
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Page Count:
40
Carton Quantity:
34
Product Dimensions:
8.50 x 0.25 x 11.00 inches
Weight:
0.95 pound(s)
Country of Origin:
US
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Knight of the black leg or The Legend of Cilmin-Troed-Dhu is a Welsh medieval tale dating back to 830 AD. The story tells of a brave young knight Cilman who has to free his town from evil demons and a hideous giantess who live in the nearby mountains. It is the Legend of Cilmin-Troed-Dhu that forms the basis of the family crest of the Gilman family. Even if you are not a member of this family you will enjoy the story none the less. The illustrations by David Carl make the story come alive.
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Illustrator:
Carl, David
David Carl received a BA in Philosophy from Pomona College, a MA in Philosophy from Claremont Graduate School, and a PhD in Comparative Literature from the University of California at Davis. Before becoming a tutor at St. John's College in 2000, he was a Lecturer in Philosophy at California State San Bernardino; an English Instructor in Wupertal, Germany; a Philosophy and Religion Instructor at Diablo Valley College; Poet in Residence at Shakespeare and Co. Bookstore in Paris; and a Comparative Literature Instructor at UC Davis. Next month, David Carl will begin his term as Assistant Dean of St. John's College.
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