02687cam a22003973u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000300011324500590014324600590020226400510026130000470031233600260035933700260038533800360041150000310044750000310047850800260050952013820053553400450191765300220196265300440198465300410202865300300206965300510209965300310215065300480218185600430222999900170227253726UtSlPG20260610134234.0mcr n260607r2016||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPZ1 aCowper, Frank,d1849-193010aCædwalla; or, The Saxons in the Isle of Wight: A Tale1 aCaedwalla; or, The Saxons in the Isle of Wight: A Tale 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2016  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aIllustrated by the author.  aRelease date is 2016-12-12  aProduced by Al Haines  a"Cædwalla; or, The Saxons in the Isle of Wight: A Tale" by Frank Cowper is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative centers around the character Cædwalla, a West Saxon king and outlaw, as he navigates the treacherous political landscape of 7th century Isle of Wight. This tale intertwines themes of bravery, revenge, and the struggle for power amidst the backdrop of early medieval England's shifting alliances and conflicts.  The opening of the tale introduces us to a dramatic scene set in the misty waters off the Isle of Wight, where three characters—a boys Ædric and Wulf, along with an older man called Biggun—struggle to free their stranded boat. Through their conversation, we learn of a recent attack that destroyed their home and left Ædric injured. As they attempt to find help, the story unfolds the harsh realities of their time, highlighting the dangers posed by raiders and the sense of survival that permeates their lives. The narrative quickly shifts to the introduction of Cædwalla and hints at the complex dynamics of power and loyalty that will play a significant role as the story progresses. The stage is set for adventure as the characters seek refuge and assistance amidst the dying remnants of a once-thriving community, underscoring the historical tension of the period. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aAdventure stories  aVoyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction  aKings and rulers -- Juvenile fiction  aHonor -- Juvenile fiction  aConversion -- Christianity -- Juvenile fiction  aSaxons -- Juvenile fiction  aIsle of Wight (England) -- Juvenile fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/53726  c94560d94560