The medieval castle was the residence of the local lord, center of the community, and stronghold against enemy attacks. This collection of 30 detailed illustrations focuses on activities within the castle and how the heavily fortified structure functioned. Included are views of the castle's main features: the moat, drawbridge and portcullis (a heavy iron gate suspended by chains); strong tower, or keep; the Great Hall, center of court life; dungeons; and others. Also here are ready-to-color scenes of a lady doing needlework at a window seat, a crossbowman atop a castle wall, a castle under siege, and more. Dover Original. 30 full-page black-and-white illustrations. 4 full-color illustrations on covers.The residence of the local lord and center of the community, the medieval castle was also a stronghold against enemy attacks. Virtually self-contained, this fortress had everything necessary to maintain the life of the lord and his family. In 29 detailed, ready-to-color illustrations, artist A. G. Smith focuses on the activities of castle life and how the heavily fortified structure functioned.Included are detailed views of the castle s main features: the moat, drawbridge, and portcullis (a heavy iron gate suspended by chains); strong tower, or keep; the Great Hall, center of court life; a chapel, the castle s spiritual center; spiral staircases built within thick tower walls; dungeons; and other areas. Here also are scenes of a lady doing needlework at a window seat, stable workers caring for their steeds, a fair held on castle grounds, a crossbowman atop an outer wall, a castle under attack, catapults hurling large missiles, and more.Ideal for use at home or in the classroom, this fascinating book invites youngsters to have fun coloring while learning about life within a medieval castle."This collection of 30 detailed illustrations focuses on activities within the castle and how the heavily fortified structure functioned. Included are views of the castle's moat, drawbridge, and other features, plus the Great Hall and dungeons. Also here are ready-to-color scenes of a lady doing needlework, a castle under siege, and more.
