The book of romance, published in 1902 by Longmans, London, 91 pp.
Here are the best-loved legends of the Round Table, recounted by one of the world's great storytellers: how the young Arthur pulled the sword from the stone to become king, how he acquired the sword Excalibur, the beginnings of the Round Table, the passing of Merlin, and many more. 28 black-and-white illustrations.
For those who've never read a book about King Arthur and his Knights, then "King Arthur: Tales from the Round Table" is the book for you. Short and easy to read, it is basically a primer for anyone interested in the Arthurian legend.
Contents:
Drawing of the sword
Questing beast
Sword Excalibur
Story of Sir Balin
How the round table began
Passing of Merlin
How Morgan Le Fay tried to kill King Arthur
What Beaumans asked of the king
Quest of the Holy Graal
Fight for the queen
Fair maid of Astolat
Lancelot and Guenevere
End of it all.
