Howard Pyle's Men of Iron (1891) is a classic historical novel set in fifteenth-century England during the reign of Henry IV. The story follows young Myles Falworth, son of a nobleman falsely accused of treason and stripped of his title. Determined to restore his family's honor, Myles trains to become a knight, learning the disciplines of chivalry, loyalty, and courage. Through trials of combat, court intrigue, and personal sacrifice, he matures from a headstrong boy into a true knight. Filled with vivid tales of tournaments, sieges, and heroic duels, the novel celebrates honor and perseverance.
