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The Story of Alfred the Great for Young Folks

John Francon Williams

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Description:Originally published in 1884 as a portion of the larger “Philips’ Picturesque History of England,” this Kindle edition, equivalent in length to a physical book of approximately 16 pages, describes the life and reign of Alfred the Great, whose military resistance saved southwestern England from Viking occupation in the ninth century.Sample passage:The messenger from Devon also told Alfred that the Danish “Raven” had been taken, and this also was good news to many of the English. This “Raven” was a famous banner, said to have magical powers, and believed to bring victory to the Danes, because it had been worked by the hands of the famous King Lodbrog’s daughters. Lodbrog was the fierce Danish chief who was put to death by the English of Northumbria, and whose cruel fate the Danes often said they were avenging, when they plundered and slaughtered the English.So King Alfred and his thanes, and all the brave Englishmen they could find, gathered together at “Egbert’s Stone” near the forest of Selwood. Many who met there did not know it was the king who had summoned them; and it is said there was great joy in the army at the sight of Alfred, whom some had thought to be dead. They were eager to fight again under their king, and marched with such readiness and quickness, that Guthrum and his people were taken by surprise and completely beaten. Thus the English gained the famous battle of Ethandun. It was fought only a short distance from the place of Alfred’s defeat five months before.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with The Story of Alfred the Great for Young Folks. To get started finding The Story of Alfred the Great for Young Folks, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Description: Originally published in 1884 as a portion of the larger “Philips’ Picturesque History of England,” this Kindle edition, equivalent in length to a physical book of approximately 16 pages, describes the life and reign of Alfred the Great, whose military resistance saved southwestern England from Viking occupation in the ninth century.Sample passage:The messenger from Devon also told Alfred that the Danish “Raven” had been taken, and this also was good news to many of the English. This “Raven” was a famous banner, said to have magical powers, and believed to bring victory to the Danes, because it had been worked by the hands of the famous King Lodbrog’s daughters. Lodbrog was the fierce Danish chief who was put to death by the English of Northumbria, and whose cruel fate the Danes often said they were avenging, when they plundered and slaughtered the English.So King Alfred and his thanes, and all the brave Englishmen they could find, gathered together at “Egbert’s Stone” near the forest of Selwood. Many who met there did not know it was the king who had summoned them; and it is said there was great joy in the army at the sight of Alfred, whom some had thought to be dead. They were eager to fight again under their king, and marched with such readiness and quickness, that Guthrum and his people were taken by surprise and completely beaten. Thus the English gained the famous battle of Ethandun. It was fought only a short distance from the place of Alfred’s defeat five months before.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with The Story of Alfred the Great for Young Folks. To get started finding The Story of Alfred the Great for Young Folks, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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