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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

Reprint of the original, first published in 1866.

Reprint of the original, first published in 1866.

Hereward the Wake was a legendary figure in English history, known for his resistance to the Norman Conquest. Charles Kingsley's novel is a romanticized account of Hereward's life, full of adventure and battle. Kingsley's writing is exciting and vivid, and the book is a must-read... Read Full Overview

Based on historical events, this novel tells the story of a Saxon nobleman who leads a resistance movement against the Norman conquerors of England. With vivid descriptions of battle scenes, courtly intrigue, and romantic liaisons, it is a thrilling adventure that will appeal... Read Full Overview

Hereward the Wake was a legendary figure in English history, known for his resistance to the Norman Conquest. Charles Kingsley's novel is a romanticized account of Hereward's life, full of adventure and battle. Kingsley's writing is exciting and vivid, and the book is a must-read... Read Full Overview