02411cam a22003613u 4500 43170 UtSlPG 20260610134005.0 m cr n 260607r2013||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PZ Peard, Frances Mary, 1835-1923 Prentice Hugh Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2013 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2013-07-09 Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England "Prentice Hugh" by Frances Mary Peard is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story is set in the late 13th century and follows a spirited young boy named Hugh Bassett, who faces challenges and adventures during a fair in Stourbridge and dreams of becoming a soldier. The narrative explores themes of bravery, friendship, and the dynamics of social class in medieval England. The opening of the book introduces us to Hugh, a courageous lad of about eleven who fights off a group of boys bullying him for defending a monkey from their cruel intentions. Following the conflict, Hugh meets a Franciscan friar and Edgar, an older boy, who are amused by his grit. As the story unfolds, we learn about Hugh's family background, including his deceased mother and father, Stephen Bassett, who is a wood-carver striving to secure a future for his son. The scene transitions from a lively fair to the intimate dynamics of their home life, sharing their aspirations and concerns, ultimately setting the stage for their journey to Exeter in search of new opportunities. Throughout this beginning, the reader is drawn into a vivid historical setting, filled with rich descriptions of the period, and the personal ambitions of the characters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Motherless families -- Juvenile fiction Kings and rulers -- Juvenile fiction Bishops -- Juvenile fiction Apprentices -- Juvenile fiction Cathedrals -- Juvenile fiction Stonemasons -- Juvenile fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/43170 84009 84009