Stories From The Chronicle Of The Cid

""Stories From The Chronicle Of The Cid"" by Mary Wright Plummer is a collection of tales that recounts the legendary exploits of the Spanish hero, El Cid. The book features a series of stories that have been adapted from the original 12th-century Spanish epic poem, ""El Cantar de Mio Cid"". The tales follow the life of Rodrigo D������az de Vivar, a Castilian nobleman who becomes known as El Cid, meaning ""The Lord"". The book begins with El Cid's exile from his homeland and his subsequent journey to Valencia, where he becomes ruler. The stories then detail his battles against the Moors, his loyalty to his king, and his eventual death. The book also includes tales of love and chivalry, as El Cid proves himself to be a brave and honorable warrior. The stories are written in a clear and engaging style, making them accessible to readers of all ages. The book includes illustrations that bring the tales to life, as well as a glossary of Spanish terms and a pronunciation guide. ""Stories From The Chronicle Of The Cid"" is a timeless classic that celebrates the heroic deeds of one of Spain's most beloved figures.Telling Of The Great Spanish Hero Rodrigo Diaz De Bivar, Called El Seid, And His Victory Over Twenty-Nine Moorish Kings.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.