April 2009, Midwest Book Review, Reviewer’s Choice
Popular works of literature and Hollywood films have made the legend of King
Arthur, Camelot, the Round Table, and the tragedy of Sir Lancelot and the Lady
Guinevere well known and a part of the common folklore of the western world.
What is less well known are the sources of the legends that evolved and
matured down through the centuries. Was Arthur a historical figure or simply the
stuff of which legends are made to serve the cultural and social needs of
subsequent generations over the last 1300 years? Academician Kaye D. Hennig
addresses this question with her remarkable study "King Arthur Lord Of The
Grail", a 306-page compendium of her research findings (expertly illustrated by
the photography of Terrance Hennig) and provides the reader with a wealth of
information of what her own explorations in Scotland and England in pursuit of
the historical Arthur and his companions revealed. A superbly written, informed
and informative study, "King Arthur" is an original and seminal body of work that
is very highly recommended for personal, community, and academic library
collections -- and a 'must' for all students of the Arthurian legends.
King Arthur
Kaye D. Hennig, author
Terrance Hennig, photographer
DesignMagic Publishing
156 Madrona Drive, Friday Harbor, WA 98250
www.kingarthur-lordofthegrail.com
9780980075809, $65.00, www.amazon.com