Author: Edgar Rice Burroughs
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 336828620X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 290

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Reproduction of the original.

Author: Edgar Rice Burroughs
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ISBN: 9781080663101
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Languages : en
Pages : 172

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The Outlaw of Torn is a historical novel by Edgar Rice Burroughs, originally published as a five-part serial in New Story Magazine from January to May 1914, and first published in book form by A. C. McClurg in 1927. It was Burroughs' second novel, his first being the science fiction work A Princess of Mars. His third was Tarzan of the Apes.The Outlaw of Torn is one of only two historical novels Burroughs wrote. The other, I Am a Barbarian, set in the Rome of Caligula, was not published until 1967, seventeen years after his death.

Author: Edgar Rice Burroughs
Publisher: CreateSpace
ISBN: 9781494432065
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Languages : en
Pages : 390

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In his second novel, Burroughs tackled the historical, and made it his own. Set in 13th century England, the story is about Norman of Torn, an outlaw who is believed to be the son of a Frenchman named de Vac, the king's former fencing master. By the age of 17, Norman is the best swordsman in England. He's a wanted man, and he's involved in the power struggle between King Henry III and Simon de Montfort. When Norman falls for Bertrade, de Montfort's daughter, things get intense. This Large Print Edition is presented in easy-to-read 16 point type.

Author: Edgar Rice Burroughs
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ISBN: 9781985327306
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Languages : en
Pages : 160

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The Outlaw of Torn by Edgar Rice Burroughs is a rare manuscript, the original residing in some of the great libraries of the world. This book is a reproduction of that original, typed out and formatted to perfection, allowing new generations to enjoy the work. Publishers of the Valley's mission is to bring long out of print manuscripts back to life.

Author: Rice Burroughs Edgar
Publisher: Double 9 Books
ISBN: 9789359329970
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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"The Outlaw of Torn" is a historic journey novel penned by Edgar Rice Burroughs, famend for growing Tarzan. The narrative unfolds in 13th-century England in the course of the tumultuous reign of King Henry III. At the story's middle is Norman of Torn, an enigmatic and ruthless protagonist raised with the aid of outlaws, renowned for his masked look and feared during the land. As the plot progresses, Norman's mysterious past is unveiled, entangling him inside the political intrigue and strength struggles of the technology. The crucial war revolves around Norman's loyalty to Bertrade de Montfort, a young noblewoman, and his quest for vengeance against the corrupt the Aristocracy. Fighting for justice and love, Norman emerges as a symbol of rebellion against the oppressive feudal machine. "The Outlaw of Torn" weaves a exciting story of chivalry, honor, and revenge in opposition to the backdrop of medieval England. Exploring topics of identity, loyalty, and the warfare for justice in a corrupt society, Burroughs' narrative prowess and vivid characterizations solidify this novel as a undying conventional inside the genre of ancient adventure fiction.

Author: Edgar Rice Burroughs
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Languages : en
Pages : 224

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The Outlaw of Torn is a historical novel by Edgar Rice Burroughs, originally published as a five-part serial in New Story Magazine from January to May 1914, and first published in book form by A. C. McClurg in 1927. It was Burroughs' second novel, his first being the science fiction work A Princess of Mars. His third was Tarzan of the Apes.The Outlaw of Torn is one of only two historical novels Burroughs wrote. The other, I Am a Barbarian, set in the Rome of Caligula, was not published until 1967, seventeen years after his death.

Author: Edgar Rice Burroughs
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781530214143
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Languages : en
Pages : 158

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The Outlaw of Torn is a historical novel by Edgar Rice Burroughs, originally published as a five-part serial in New Story Magazine from January to May 1914, and first published in book form by A. C. McClurg in 1927. It was Burroughs' second novel, his first being the science fiction work A Princess of Mars. His third was Tarzan of the Apes.

Author: Edgar Rice Burroughs
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ISBN: 9781407623368
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 172

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Author: Edgar Rice Burroughs
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781536807929
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Languages : en
Pages : 178

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Edgar Rice Burroughs (September 1, 1875 - March 19, 1950) was an American author, best known for his creation of the jungle hero Tarzan, although he also produced works in many genres.

Author: Edgar Rice Burroughs
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ISBN: 9781546898511
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Languages : en
Pages : 234

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Here is a story that has lain dormant for seven hundred years. At first it was suppressed by one of the Plantagenet kings of England. Later it was forgotten. I happened to dig it up by accident. The accident being the relationship of my wife's cousin to a certain Father Superior in a very ancient monastery in Europe. He let me pry about among a quantity of mildewed and musty manuscripts and I came across this. It is very interesting -- partially since it is a bit of hitherto unrecorded history, but principally from the fact that it records the story of a most remarkable revenge and the adventurous life of its innocent victim -- Richard, the lost prince of England. In the retelling of it I have left out most of the history. What interested me was the unique character about whom the tale revolves -- the visored horseman who -- but let us wait until we get to him. It all happened in the thirteenth century, and while it was happening it shook England from north to south and from east to west; and reached across the channel and shook France...