Accessories such as cd, codes, toys, and dust jackets may not be included. We do this with marketing and advertising partners who may have their own information they. But in one of his best god poems, god comes suddenly as thomas always knew god would come, with nothing remarkable about the occasion except the. A richly detailed novel fleshed out that early period of christian history and sought to bring it to life. I first read thomas costain when i was 10 years old quite a few years ago and always loved him. Luke, joseph of arimathea, simon magus and his companion helena, and the apostle peter. The silver chalice, the story of early christianity as told through the eyes and experience of basil, a former slave, was the bestselling fiction book in the united states in 1952 and the second most popular novel in 1953. The silver chalice summary and analysis like sparknotes. His writing career started in 1902 when he was hired by the brantford courier as a reporter. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the silver chalice. Costains fourvolume history of the plantagenets begins with the conquering family and the conquest of england by william the conqueror in 1066, closing with the reign of john in 1216. The silver chalice is a fictional, but historical novel written around the making of the silver chalice, which some people interchange with the holy grail. Silver chalice first edition thomas costain bauman. The silver chalice, a novel by costain, thomas bertram and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Discover the christian meaning of the lord of the rings j. Costain was born in brantford, ontario to john herbert costain and mary schultz. It tells of how a young man named basil was adopted by a rich merchant. Costain read 12 oct 1964 this is the first book i read by costain, and i appreciated it enough to read other books by him schmerguls. Costains best book of fiction, and one that will put out a strong bid to rival the robe in success with that market. Costain has 46 books on goodreads with 26108 ratings. One novel could have been concentrated on the sprawling ramifications of the industrial empire which was known as grace and carboy at the start of the story, when england was trembling at the rumor that the iron. Possible ex library copy, with all the markingsstickers of that library. The silver chalice was the bestselling book in 1953 and was made into a movie in 1954, starring paul newman in his first leading role. These technologies are used for things like personalized ads. We believe you will be completely satisfied with our quick and reliable service.
Also includes sites with a short overview, synopsis, book report, or summary of thomas b. Costain, in full thomas bertram costain, born may 8, 1885, brantford, ontario, canadadied october 8, 1965, new york, new york, u. A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. Nabre new catholic answer bible librosario edition, blacktan imitation leather format. The silver chalice hardcover january 1, 1952 by thomas b. The silver chalice uses historical fiction to narrate about a slave who has a gift and is instructed to make a chalice for the cup jesus christ used during the last supper. Corvus atlantics commercial fiction list which includes womens, historical, romance, scifi, crime and thriller. Not for him the notion of lugging his soul to salvations laundry for a fast wash and dry. The silver chalice is historical fiction about a gifted slave who was tapped to create a chalice for the cup that christ had used at the last supper. Nabre new catholic answer bible librosario edition, black. Tan books is a traditional catholic publisher of saints lives, liturgical and devotional works, and classic titles on dogmatic, ascetical and mystical theology. The silver chalice, the story of early christianity as told through the eyes and experience of basil, a former slave, was the bestselling fiction book in the united states in 1952 and the second.
It is the fictional story of the making of a silver chalice to hold the holy grail itself here conflated with the holy chalice and includes 1st century biblical and historical figures. Costain conceives it, he visualizes the cup used by jesus at the last supper in the hands of joseph of arimathea, an. Jesus christ, blessed virgin mary, history, afterlife, miracles. His historical novels, which were marked by meticulous research and rousing action, were best sellers in the midtwentieth century. Costain is a spectacular story which takes place about twenty years after jesus ascended into heaven. Save up to 30% off with these current tan books coupon code, free tanbooks. This is a scarce first edition of these two short tales by author ouida.
The story gives information about the persecution the apostles faced when the roman rules were tight, and slavery was the order of the day. Tan books po box 410487, charlotte, north carolina 28241 rated 4. Costain 18851965 turned to novelwriting in middle age after a distinguished career as a magazine and book editor in new york. The silver chalice hardcover january 1, 1953 by thomas b.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Pages contain marginal notes, underlining, and or highlighting. The troubled period after the norman conquest, when the foundations of government were hammered out between monarch and people, comes to life. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions. So much information about the timesthe apostles are aging men facing glad i had a couple of snowy days to push hard through this book. Thomas bertram costain may 8, 1885 october 8, 1965 was a canadianamerican journalist who became a bestselling author of historical novels at the age of 57. In 1910, he married ida spragge and was hired as an editor by the maclean publishing company. Atlantic books independent publisher of literary fiction and nonfiction. Octavo, modern full brown calf, elaborately giltdecorated spine, raised bands, red and green morocco spine labels, pictorial endpapers, all edges gilt. Silver chalice by thomas costain, first edition abebooks. The magic in the world of chalice isnt quite like any fantasy world ive read about before, but is presented smoothly and beautifully, through story rather than explanation. Toucan toucant by peter francisbrowne, rita gianetti. Ouida was the pseudonym of the english novelist maria louise rame, a prolific author who wrote more than 40 novels, childrens books and collections of short stories. This might readily have been two novels both of them better than the one running close to 1600 pages that thomas costain has contrived in the tontine.
Costain, including the silver chalice, and the conquering family, and more on thriftbooks. In this land, demesnes are held by a circle, composed of. An analysis of the novel the silver chalice by thomas b. He later went on to work for the ontarios guelph daily mercury in 1908. The silver chalice is a 1952 english language historical novel by thomas b. Chalice is a new robin mckinley book in the tradition of hero and the crown and beauty as always, robin mckinley is a consummate worldweaver. Costain and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
He is one of the best historical fiction authors around, the writing is well researched and clear. So glad to find his books available even though they have been out of print for years. The latest release in the christian epic series is an exciting novel that takes place shortly after christs death and r. His first success as a reporter came in 1902, when the brantford courier hired him as a reporter. In 1914 costain started working for the torontobased magazine macleans, which eventually led to his fourteenyear fiction editor job at the saturday evening post in new york city. The story begins with the battle of waterloo and ends when the 19th century is drawing to a close. Costain 18851965, was born in brantford, ontario, canada.
Tolkiens magnum opus, the lord of the rings has been beloved for generations, selling millions of copies and selling milli. A novel kindle edition by costain, thomas b download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Books thomas mcknight gallery, the official website. Buy silver chalice by thomas b costain online at alibris.
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