From the creator of exciting, historically accurate fiction for young readers comes this tale of loyalty and courage in 11th-century Britain. Wulf and his best friend, Beorn, fight bravely for their Saxon king — capturing castles, rescuing shipwrecked survivors, repelling Viking invaders, and fighting the Battle of Hastings.
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Exciting, historically accurate action-adventure!,
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This review is from: Wulf The Saxon: A Story of the Norman Conquest (Works of G. A. Henty) (Library Binding)
I received this book to read as a school assignment. After I read the first ten pages, I thought it was going to be pretty boring. I mean, how interesting is a book about getting in a quarrel about tripping over someone's feet. I wondered how Henty managed to write a book that goes on for 360 pages with really small print that kept going on like that. Then, I decided to read a little more. The second chapter wasn't quite as bad so I read a little more, until it got so interesting I didn't want to stop!G. A. Henty wrote a scores of historical fiction stories about the Middle Ages and other time periods, including Ancient Civilizations, the Renaissance, and even journeys to the new world. At the turn of the century, he was a renowned author, especially among high-school boys. I am surprised that he has been almost completely forgotten today. Henty is a marvelous author who wrote exciting, historically accurate, action-adventure books. Wulf is a Saxon thane who is under the command of Earl Harold of Wessex. He is always by Harold's side, ready for adventure with his right-hand man Osgod and his best friend Beorn. They fight the Welsh, the Bretons, Vikings, and finally the Normans under the command of the Duke of Normandy, a.k.a. William the Conqueror at the final conflict at Hastings. If all Henty's books are like this one, I'm going to ask my parents to order the whole set! The only downside to investing your time in this book is the beginning is a little slow. But after that, It's Great! I can't wait to read the next one.
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exelllent. I find it quite possible Louis L'Amour was familliar with this writer's work,
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This review is from: Wulf the Saxon A Story of the Norman Conquest (Kindle Edition)
the straightforward manor and general tone of writing is a style I enjoy. it is an easy read, and the author was a master at bringing a section of history and a historical figure to life. after a wikipedia search on the historic figure the main characters revolve around I found many of the historic anecdotes and snippets of info historians argue over have been fleshed out well and good by the author.
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This review is from: Wulf the Saxon: A Story of the Norman Conquest (Dover Children's Classics) (Paperback)
Wulf the Saxon gives a wonderful glimpse into the life of the Saxon monks, thanes, lords and peasants in the early eleventh century, as well as into the homes of Norman lords. The story is interesting and well written, filled with historical characters and events. The only thing that slightly annoyed me is that Henty seemed to go out of his way to give Wulf opportunities to distinguish himself.I particularly appreciated the pureness of Edith and Harold's relationship, and their honorable behavior when he had to marry Ealdgyth. I also really appreciated the respect Harold shows to all men, and how Duke William is portrayed as being no worse than most rulers of that time (though many of his actions are clearly shown as wrong) and as having a few admirable qualities. I highly recommend Wulf the Saxon to anyone older than thirteen who desires to learn more about the Norman Conquest or King Harold.
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THE great Abbey of Westminster was approaching its completion; an army of masons and labourers swarmed like bees upon and around it, and although differing widely in its massive architecture, with round Saxon windows and arches, from the edifice that was two or three generations later to be reared in its place,-to serve as a still more fitting tomb for the ashes of its pious founder,-it was a stately abbey, rivalling the most famous of the English fanes of the period. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
two young thanes, special foreword, northern earls, honourable treatment Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Earl Harold, Walter Fitz-Urse, William of Normandy, Stamford Bridge, Duke William, Lord de Burg, Duke of Normandy, Harold Hardrada, Master Wulf, West Saxons, Baron de Burg, Harold of Norway, King of Norway, Wulf of Steyning, Earl of Wessex, Guy de Burg, King Edward, Conrad of Ponthieu, Lady de Burg, William of London, Count of Ponthieu, Count Conrad, Bishop Wulfstan, Danes of Northumbria, Earl Gurth New!
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THE great Abbey of Westminster was approaching its completion; an army of masons and labourers swarmed like bees upon and around it, and although differing widely in its massive architecture, with round Saxon windows and arches, from the edifice that was two or three generations later to be reared in its place,-to serve as a still more fitting tomb for the ashes of its pious founder,-it was a stately abbey, rivalling the most famous of the English fanes of the period. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
two young thanes, special foreword, northern earls, honourable treatment Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Earl Harold, Walter Fitz-Urse, William of Normandy, Stamford Bridge, Duke William, Lord de Burg, Duke of Normandy, Harold Hardrada, Master Wulf, West Saxons, Baron de Burg, Harold of Norway, King of Norway, Wulf of Steyning, Earl of Wessex, Guy de Burg, King Edward, Conrad of Ponthieu, Lady de Burg, William of London, Count of Ponthieu, Count Conrad, Bishop Wulfstan, Danes of Northumbria, Earl Gurth New!
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- 100 Top Picks for Homeschool Curriculum: Choosing the Right Curriculum and Approach for Your Child's Learning Style by Cathy Duffy on page 207
- With Moore at Corunna by G. A. Henty in Front Matter
- The Boy's Guide to the Historical Adventures of G. A. Henty (Vocabulary of a Warrior) by William Potter on page 41
- Literary Appropriations of the Anglo-Saxons from the Thirteenth to the Twentieth Century (Cambridge Studies in Anglo-Saxon England) by Donald Scragg on page 233
- Modernism, Romance and the Fin de Siècle: Popular Fiction and British Culture by Nicholas Daly on page 55
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