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King Arthur

by Norma Lorre Goodrich · 1986

Camelot tetralogy seriesNext:Guinevere(1991) →

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The many readers who are enthralled with the enduring legend of Camelot will be drawn to this fascinating book, which "may become the definitive work in the effort to prove the historical authenticity of King Arthur."—UPI

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folklorefolkloreMore like thisLess of thishistorical fictionhistorical fictionMore like thisLess of thismythologymythologyMore like thisLess of thismyths and folkloremyths and folkloreMore like thisLess of thisfantasyfantasyMore like thisLess of this
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ArthurianArthurianMore like thisLess of thishistoryhistoryMore like thisLess of this
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EnglandEnglandMore like thisLess of this
Audience
adult
Length
long · 416 pages

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