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"""The Forest of Swords"" is a historical novel written by Joseph A. Altsheler. The story takes place during the Middle Ages and follows the adventures of a group of knights during the Hundred Years' War between England and France. The book is full of action, adventure, and historical detail. The story begins with John and Phillips Lannes's arrival in Paris. As they prepare for battle, the group of soldiers witness the horrors of war and experience the emotional toll it takes on them. Throughout the book, the characters participate in several battles, including the Battle of the Marne, which is a significant event in World War I. The story follows their struggles and triumphs during the war, and their attempts to survive in a dangerous and unpredictable environment. But, will they win this battle? ""The Forest of Swords"" is an exciting adventure story that transports readers back to a time of knights, castles, and epic battles. Altsheler's masterful storytelling and attention to historical detail make this book a timeless classic of historical fiction."

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Joseph A. Altsheler was born on April 29, 1862, in Three Springs, Hart County, Kentucky, to Joseph and Louise Altsheler. He was a newspaper reporter, editor, and author of popular juvenile historical fiction. He wrote fifty novels and at least fifty-three short stories. Seven of his novels were in sequence.He worked as an editor at the Louisville Courier-Journal in 1885. In 1892, he started to work for New York World and then as the editor of the World's tri-weekly magazine. He wrote children's stories due to a lack of suitable stories.On May 30, 1880, Altsheler married Sarah Boles and had a son named Sidney. In 1914, during World War I Altsheler and his family were in Germany and they were forced to remain there.Altsheler died at the age of 57, on June 5, 1919, in New York. His wife, Sarah Boles died after 30 years. Their bodies are buried at the Cave Hill Cemetery in Louisville, Kentucky.Although each of the thirty-two novels constitutes an independent story, Altsheler suggested reading in sequence for each series (that is, he numbered the volumes). You can read the remaining eighteen novels in any order.

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