Story of King Arthur

Centuries ago a great king lived and fought in the British Isles. His name was Arthur and since that time numerous stories and legends have sprung up around his name. This book contains a selection of those stirring tales of far-off days specially adapted for young readers.<br>You'll learn about King Arthur's boyhood and the thrilling story of how he came to be king after pulling a sword from a stone. Also told here is the story of Arthur's marriage to Guenevere how he acquired the great sword Excalibur the founding of the Knighthood of the Round Table and more.<br>Sir Launcelot was the greatest knight of the Round Table and this book recounts a host of his exciting adventures too -- his great prowess in battle his daring journey to the Chapel Perilous fight with a deadly dragon how he rescued Queen Guenevere from death by fire and many other adventures.<br>The romance and chivalry of the Middle Ages spring to life in these pages ready to enchant youngsters with high drama and daring deeds from days of yore.<br>These stories have inspired numerous film adaptations including the 2017 release King Arthur: Legend of the Sword directed by Guy Ritchie and starring Charlie Hunnam Jude Law Eric Bana Djimon Hounsou and Annabelle Wallis.