The White Company

'The White Company' is a classic historical adventure novel that transports readers to the 14th century during the height of the Hundred Years’ War. Set in the era of chivalry and burgeoning nationalism, the story follows young Alleyne Edricson, who leaves the confines of his monastic life to discover the world beyond the abbey walls. His journey leads him to join the service of Sir Nigel Loring and the legendary band of freebooting archers known as the White Company.As the company ventures from England to the battlefields of France and Spain, the narrative captures the essence of medieval life, from the rigid codes of knighthood to the brutal realities of warfare. Arthur Conan Doyle’s meticulous research shines through in his vivid depictions of heraldry, archery, and the shifting social landscape of the Middle Ages. This novel is a masterful blend of epic action, romantic idealism, and historical detail. 'The White Company' remains a definitive work of historical fiction, celebrating the spirit of adventure and the enduring legacy of the knightly tradition.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.