Centuries ago, a boy pulled a sword from a stone and became a king. These illustrated stories recount the glories of his court at Camelot and the stirring deeds of his Knights of the Round Table. Specially adapted for young readers, they recapture the drama and romance of the Age of Chivalry.
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Centuries ago, a boy pulled a sword from a stone and became a king. These illustrated stories recount the glories of his court at Camelot and the stirring deeds of his Knights of the Round Table. Specially adapted for young readers, they recapture the drama and romance of the Age of Chivalry.
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