The Knight-Errant: A Novel Of Today (1911)

The Knight-Errant: A Novel Of Today is a book written by Robert Alexander Wason and published in 1911. The novel is set in the early 20th century and follows the story of a young man named John Dene, who is on a mission to revolutionize the British Navy. Dene is a wealthy and eccentric inventor who believes that the current state of the Navy is outdated and ineffective. He sets out to create a new type of battleship that will be faster, more powerful, and more efficient than anything that currently exists. As Dene works on his project, he faces opposition from various factions within the Navy and the government. He is also targeted by spies and saboteurs who want to prevent him from succeeding. Despite these challenges, Dene remains determined to see his vision through to the end. The Knight-Errant is a thrilling adventure story that combines elements of science fiction, espionage, and political intrigue. It offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of early 20th-century technology and politics, and explores themes of innovation, perseverance, and the struggle against entrenched interests.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.