Boscobel or, the royal oak: A tale of the year 1651

Boscobel or, the royal oak: A tale of the year 1651

Boscobel; or, the royal oak: A tale of the year 1651In his letter to Mr. Hughes, the...
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Author: Ainsworth, William Harrison,1805-1882
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Language: English
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Boscobel or, the royal oak: A tale of the year 1651

Boscobel or, the royal oak: A tale of the year 1651

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Boscobel or, the royal oak: A tale of the year 1651

$18.16 $9.07
Author: Ainsworth, William Harrison,1805-1882
Format: eBook
Language: English

Boscobel; or, the royal oak: A tale of the year 1651

In his letter to Mr. Hughes, the then Bishop of Llandaff describes King Charles the Second's Wanderings after the Battle of Worcester "as being by far the most romantic piece of English history we possess." I have always entertained the same opinion, and after reading the "Boscobel Tracts," so admirably edited by Mr. Hughes, I resolved to write a story on the subject, which should comprehend the principal incidents described in the various narratives of the King's adventures; but not having at that time visited any of the hiding-places, I deferred my design, and possibly might never have executed it, had I not seen a series of Views depicting most graphically the actual state of the different places visited by Charles, and privately published by Mr. Frederick Manning, of Leamington. Stimulated by these remarkable sketches, I at once commenced my long-delayed Tale. An enthusiast on the subject, Mr. Manning has collected all the numerous editions of the "Boscobel Tracts," and has printed a list of them, which is exceedingly curious. The collection is probably unique. His nephew, Mr. John E. Anderdon, whose death occurred while this work was in the press, was also an enthusiastic collector of all matters relating to Boscobel and the King's escapes, and from both these gentlemen I have derived much valuable assistance [1]. ......Buy Now (To Read More)

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Ebook Number: 47348
Author: Ainsworth, William Harrison
Release Date: Nov 14, 2014
Format: eBook
Language: English

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