Strang, Herbert creator Brock, C. E. (Charles Edmund) 1870-1938 text utu 2022 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Martin of Old London" by Herbert Strang is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. Set in 1666 amidst the backdrop of London, the story follows a young boy named Martin Leake, who is navigating life's challenges after losing his father and mother to the Plague. As he finds himself working under a strict goldsmith, Martin encounters a series of mysterious events linked to foreign sailors and his volatile employer, which leads him into adventures that test his courage and wits. The opening of the novel introduces Martin, a fourteen-year-old boy who takes solace at the riverside of London after enduring a hot day. As he wanders along the Thames, the narrative hints at upcoming intrigue when he observes a foreign sailor and later encounters a suspicious man who speaks to the sailor. Following this, readers learn of Martin's struggles at home and in his job, where he faces the ill temper of Mr. Slocum, the goldsmith's manager. As Martin navigates his daily responsibilities, he grapples with thoughts of adventure on the sea and the safety of his family, setting the stage for the unfolding mystery and challenges he will face throughout the story. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2022-12-22 Al Haines, John Routh & the online Distributed Proofreaders Canada team at https://www.pgdpcanada.net Originally published: United Kingdom: Oxford University Press, 1925 Orphans -- Juvenile fiction Adventure stories Teenage boys -- Juvenile fiction London (England) -- Juvenile fiction Mystery fiction Great Britain -- History -- Charles II, 1660-1685 -- Juvenile fiction PZ United Kingdom: Oxford University Press, 1925 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/69609 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/69609 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134618.0 69609