02487cam a22003013u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000054001122450042001662640051002083000047002593360026003063370026003323380036003585000031003945080104004255201477005295340045020066530075020518560042021269990017021683048UtSlPG20260610133107.0mcr n260607r2002||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPZ1 aYonge, Charlotte M.q(Charlotte Mary),d1823-190114aThe Little Duke: Richard the Fearless 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2002  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2002-01-01  aTranscribed from the 1905 Macmillan and Co. edition by Janet Haselow, Marian Taylor and David Price  a"The Little Duke: Richard the Fearless" by Charlotte M. Yonge is a historical novel published in the mid-19th century. Set in the year 943, the story follows the young Prince Richard of Normandy, known for his adventurous spirit and precocious thoughts, as he navigates the complexities of his royal lineage amid the turmoil of political treachery and personal loss. The opening chapters provide a rich backdrop of the medieval world, featuring the bustling Castle of Bayeux, with references to the customs of the Northmen and the poignant relationship between Richard and his father, Duke William.  The opening of the book introduces readers to Richard, an energetic eight-year-old boy full of dreams of bravery and chivalry, as he prepares to welcome his father back from a journey. The narrative vividly depicts the atmosphere of Norman life with detailed descriptions of the castle’s preparations for the Duke's supper. However, the story quickly takes a darker turn with the tragic news of Duke William's untimely death, leading to the young Richard's ascension as Duke and confronting him with the realities of leadership at such a tender age. The narrative deftly weaves Richard’s childhood innocence with the heavy burdens of his newfound responsibilities, all while hinting at the forthcoming challenges regarding loyalty and vengeance in the face of danger from treacherous figures, including the King of France. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aRichard I, Duke of Normandy, approximately 932-996 -- Juvenile fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/3048  c45120d45120