| Editor |
Wheatley, Henry B. (Henry Benjamin), 1838-1917 |
| Title |
The History of Sir Richard Whittington
|
| Series Title |
Chap-books and folk-lore tracts ... First series. Vol. 5 (of 5)
|
| Note |
Reading ease score: 66.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
|
| Credits |
Produced by hekula03, David E. Brown, and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
|
| Summary |
"The History of Sir Richard Whittington" by Henry B. Wheatley is a historical account of the life and legend of the famous English merchant and politician, written in the late 19th century. The book delves into the beloved folk tale of Richard Whittington, intertwining it with historical events and figures, and focuses on the remarkable journey of Whittington from humble beginnings to becoming three times Lord Mayor of London. The opening of the narrative sets the stage for exploring the blend of fact and fiction in Whittington’s story, particularly emphasizing the early life and struggles he faced. He arrives in London seeking fortune, working as a servant and facing mistreatment, especially from the household cook. The introduction also presents key plot points such as the infamous cat that contributes to his wealth and paves his road to success, alongside the enchanting tale that he hears the Bow Bells calling him back to London to fulfill his destiny as Lord Mayor. The setting not only prepares readers for a deep dive into Whittington’s life but also engages them with the literary roots of popular folklore. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
|
| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
|
| Subject |
Folklore -- England
|
| Subject |
Whittington, Richard, -1423
|
| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
60380 |
| Release Date |
Sep 29, 2019 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
33 downloads in the last 30 days. |
|
Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!
|
