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100 1 _aWhistler, Charles W.
_q(Charles Watts),
_d1856-1913
245 1 0 _aWulfric the Weapon Thane: A Story of the Danish Conquest of East Anglia
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2004-10-14
508 _aE-text prepared by Martin Robb
520 _a"Wulfric the Weapon Thane: A Story of the Danish Conquest of East Anglia" by Charles W. Whistler is a historical novel written during the late 19th century. The story is set against the backdrop of the Danish conquest of East Anglia, a turbulent period in English history marked by Viking invasions. The narrative follows Wulfric, the son of a thane, as he navigates the challenges posed by both the sea and the encroaching Danish forces, with crucial plotlines including his interactions with Jarl Lodbrok and the larger historical figures surrounding the Danish conquest. The opening of the novel sets the stage with Wulfric and his father, Elfric, preparing to embark on a maritime journey that reflects their deep connection to the sea. As they make plans to sail their ship, the looming threat of the Danes is introduced through the fears of Wulfric's mother regarding potential encounters with Viking raiders. Their voyage takes an unexpected turn when they encounter a skilled rower in a small boat battling the rough seas, leading to a dramatic rescue that intertwines their fates with that of Jarl Lodbrok, establishing a strong camaraderie and foreshadowing further adventures. This initial chapter establishes Wulfric's motivations, his relationships with family, and the historical context, all of which will drive the narrative forward. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aVikings -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aKings and rulers -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aGreat Britain -- History -- Anglo-Saxon period, 449-1066 -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aSaxons -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aDanes -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aDenmark -- History -- To 1241 -- Juvenile fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/13752
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