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100 1 _aYonge, Charlotte M.
_q(Charlotte Mary),
_d1823-1901
245 1 4 _aThe Armourer's Prentices
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2007
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2007-04-27
508 _aProduced by Nick Hodson of London, England
520 _a"The Armourer's Prentices" by Charlotte M. Yonge is a historical novel written in the mid-19th century. The story centers around two young orphans, Stephen and Ambrose Birkenholt, who leave their home in the New Forest to seek their fortunes in London during the tumultuous years of Henry the Eighth's reign. As the boys navigate their new lives, they encounter notable figures from the pre-Reformation period, yielding insights into the social and religious unrest of the time. The beginning of the story introduces Stephen and Ambrose as they come to terms with their father's death and their changed circumstances, facing dismissal from their family home due to the harshness of their step-sister-in-law. After poignant reflections on their past and the loss of their beloved dog, Spring, the brothers make a pivotal decision to travel to London, where they hope to find their Uncle Hal. The opening sequences depict their emotional struggles, the tensions within their family, and a rescue sequence that highlights their bravery. It sets the stage for their adventures in London, exploring themes of loyalty, ambition, and the transition from childhood to adulthood against the backdrop of a rich historical context. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aGreat Britain -- History -- Henry VIII, 1509-1547 -- Fiction
700 1 _aHennessy, William John,
_d1839-1917
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/21222
999 _c62399
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