The Sport of Kings -- an Equestrian Victor's Tale of the Medieval Joust PDF Download

Author: Adrian Robbe
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ISBN: 9781977089199
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Languages : en
Pages : 36

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BOOK DESCRIPTION: "The Sport of Kings: An Equestrian Victor's Tale of the Medieval Joust" is a swift-paced, smooth-flowing picture storybook that combines the craft of storytelling with engaging, impressionist illustrations. "The Sport of Kings" is a fictional medieval tale that will be appreciated by young adults, new adults, and older adult audiences. Colorfully-illustrated and thoughtfully-written, this inspiring storybook has 32 pages of striking, specifically-sequenced pictures with an accompanying story narrative. "The Sport of Kings" emphasizes virtuous themes of courage, self-control, and perseverance. In context, this mythical tale takes place in the Year A.D. 1499 at Castle Stonehaven during the 23rd Annual Frihet 'Freedom' Jousting Competition. Considered an iconic world symbol of human freedom, this mounted skills at arms competition is the largest sports game Olympic event in the entire Jandor Alliance. As you read this fascinating tale about "The Sport of Kings", you will better understand the demanding physical and mental stresses that are imposed upon the competing Paladins as they participate in this unique, combat-based, perilous sporting event in which there is no defense. From a spectator perspective, this story will help you empathize with thousands of Jandor's citizens who are observing every gesture, every nod, and every shifting motion their favored knights make from the moment they enter the distinguished coliseum carrying their colorful, heraldic flags by their side. The tale of "The Sport of Kings" will escort you back in time as if you were actually a spectator at the Frihet 'Freedom' Jousting Competition. As the anxious crowd awaits for the Field Marshall to lower the Green Starting Flag... half are in anticipation, clinging to the enraptured bliss of a hopeful dream... and half are in fear, with the sharp spur of sickening dread. Never before has the anticipation and excitement of the medieval joust ever been presented in such a unique, enthralling, and interesting way. ABOUT THE AUTHOR, ADRIAN D. ROBBE: After graduating from the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York, Adrian received his commission and served as a career research, development, and acquisition officer in the United States Air Force. Adrian has a Master of Arts in Communication degree with a major in Cinema-Television (Critical Studies) from Regent University of Virginia Beach, Virginia. His passion is the art of cinema, and he is the author of several self-published non-fiction books on Hollywood filmmaking, motion picture award trends, as well as techniques of famous movie directors. In addition, he is the author of The Wolves of Trisidian Trilogy epic medieval fantasy fiction novel series and several picture storybooks for Young Adult/New Adult readers.THE WOLVES OF TRISIDIAN BOOK SERIES: (1) The Wolves of Trisidian: Part One of the Trilogy, (2) - The Curse of Ulrik: Part Two of the Trilogy, (3) From Ashes of Defeat: Part Three of the Trilogy, (4) Unshackled Destiny: Prequel to the Trilogy, and (5) The Wolves of Trisidian: Reader's Companion Guide: An Exclusive Behind-the-Scenes Look at the Revolutionary Epic Medieval Fantasy.NON-FICTION BOOKS BY THE AUTHOR: (1) 21 Tips for Writers: How to Integrate Filmmaking Concepts into Your Novel, (2) Techniques of the Film Masters, (3) Metamorphosis of Hollywood Filmmaking, (4) "And the Oscar® Goes to..." (How does a filmmaker become an Academy Award® winner?), and (5) Exploring the Nativity.OTHER PICTURE STORYBOOKS BY THE AUTHOR: (1) The Legend of the Sunflowers: A Medieval Love Story, (2) The Legend of the Five Huntsmen: A Medieval Tale of the Restless Heart, (3) The Paladin's Heart: A Medieval Ballad of Knightly Origin, (4) The Song of Our Land: A Medieval Tale of the Summer Solstice, and (5) Beyond Seven Rivers: A Medieval Tale on Binding the Wounds of a Broken Heart.