02210cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000540011324500550016726400510022230000470027333600260032033700260034633800360037250000310040850801310043952012120057053400450178265300210182785600430184899900170189115187UtSlPG20260610133345.0mcr n260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aCrawford, F. Marionq(Francis Marion),d1854-190914aThe Children of the King: A Tale of Southern Italy 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2005  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2005-02-26  aE-text prepared by John Hagerson, Kevin Handy, Graeme Mackreth, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team  a"The Children of the King: A Tale of Southern Italy" by F. Marion Crawford is a novel written in the late 19th century. Set in the picturesque landscapes of Southern Italy, the book begins with the poignant story of two orphaned boys, Ruggiero and Sebastiano, known as the Children of the King. Following the death of their mother, they are thrust into a harsh world filled with both challenges and the possibility of hope, as they navigate through their new reality while uncovering the legacy of their noble lineage.  At the start of the story, the boys experience the sorrow of losing their mother, Carmela, and the indifference of Don Pietro Casale, who has been a cruel overseer of their family. As they come to grips with their new situation, they assert their independence by fighting back against Casale. The narrative paints a vivid picture of their surroundings, introducing readers to the rustic beauty of Calabria, as well as the vibrant lives of the local people. After leaving their home, Ruggiero and Sebastiano set off to survive in a world that can be both unforgiving and enchanting, leading them on a path toward self-discovery and adventure. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aItaly -- Fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/15187  c56575d56575