Sylvia

Penguin, Scoresby, VIC, Australia, 2006. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Near Fine. Hardcover. 498 pages. *** PUBLISHING DETAILS: Penguin, Scoresby, VIC, Australia, 2006. First Edition. *** CONDITION: The book itself is in very good condition and comes in near fine dust jacket. More specifically: Edges of boards have superficial wear. Edges of dust jacket have light bumping. . Pages are lightly tanned. Previous owner's name in ink. *** ABOUT THIS BOOK: 'I am Sylvia Honeyeater; I think myself born around 1196, and this is the story of my life. I am cursed by folk as an optimist and a dreamer, which is a dangerous combination...' Sylvia is the story of the Children's Crusade, which occurred in the year 1212, and is perhaps the strangest true event to have taken place in European history. It is also a story of how, throughout some of the darkest medieval times, the redeeming power and strength of a young woman's love and intelligence prevail over poverty, brutality and bigotry. Sylvia was a remarkable, talented and eccentric young woman and this is her story. *** Quantity Available: 3. Category: Fiction; Historical; ISBN: 0670070262. ISBN/EAN: 9780670070268. Inventory No: 12110053.. 9780670070268