The Legends of King Arthur and His Knights

"The Legends of King Arthur and His Knights" by Sir James Knowles is a collection of Arthurian tales adapted from Sir Thomas Malory's original works, likely written in the mid-19th century. This volume seeks to popularize the legends surrounding King Arthur, Merlin, and the Knights of the Round Table, setting the stage for a rich exploration of chivalry, valor, and adventure during a mythical time in Britain. At the start of the book, we are introduced to the ancient context of Merlin's prophecies, the rise of King Arthur, and the overarching theme of rightful leadership. The narrative begins with King Vortigern attempting to build a castle thwarted by mysterious forces, leading to the discovery of Merlin, who foretells the rise of Arthur. As Arthur grows in secrecy, unaware of his royal lineage, the story establishes his destiny to unite Britain, culminating in significant events like the extraction of the sword from the stone, which marks him as the true king. Amid prophecies, battles, and the emergence of noble knights, the opening lays a foundation for the rich tapestry of legends that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

James Knowles may refer to:James Sheridan Knowles (1784–1862), Irish dramatist and actor James Thomas Knowles (1806–1884), English architect James Thomas Knowles (1831–1908), English architect and editor of The Nineteenth Century James Knowles (aviator) (1896–1971), World War I ace James Knowles (1881–1923), English footballer James Knowles (lexicographer) (1759–1840), Irish schoolteacher and lexicographer, father of James Sheridan Knowles Jim Knowles, defensive coordinator at Ohio State University Jim Knowles, manager of Tranmere Rovers, 1936–1939 Jimmy Knowles (baseball) (1856–1912), baseball player James Knowles (murderer), Ku Klux Klan member responsible for the lynching of Michael Donald James Knowles III, mayor of Ferguson, Missouri James Hinton Knowles, British missionary to Kashmir Jimmy Knowles (footballer), English footballer playing for Mansfield Town F.C.