Project Gutenberg 2010-06-23 Public domain in the USA. 143 Kingsley, Rose Georgina 1845 1925 Kingsley, Rose G. (Rose Georgiana) 08019501 The Children of Westminster Abbey: Studies in English History Produced by D Alexander, Juliet Sutherland, Christine D. and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "The Children of Westminster Abbey: Studies in English History" by Rose G. Kingsley is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the intriguing stories of notable figures associated with Westminster Abbey, focusing on the lives and legacies of royal children and significant events that shaped English history. It highlights the connection between Westminster Abbey and the historical context of England, often intertwining tales of tragedy, chivalry, and the evolution of the nation. The opening of the work introduces readers to the legend surrounding the founding of Westminster Abbey, beginning with a fisherman named Edric who encounters St. Peter and is promised a bountiful catch in exchange for his devotion. Kingsley illustrates the ancient origins of the Abbey and its importance, weaving in the narratives of various historical figures such as Edward the Confessor and Henry III. Through rich imagery, she evokes the majestic architecture and serene atmosphere of the Abbey, while setting the stage for discussions about the significant children laid to rest within its hallowed walls and their impact on English history. This introduction serves to engage readers with a blend of legend and history, providing a captivating lens through which to explore the broader themes of the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.) http://www.gutenberg.org/files/32955/32955-h/images/cover_th.jpg en Westminster Abbey -- Biography Children -- England -- London DA Text Browsing: Biographies Browsing: History - British Browsing: History - General 372621 372629 2024-09-14T05:13:11.170785 2023-09-14T10:03:26.157675 text/html text/html 372655 2021-01-06T19:36:31 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 2429685 2021-01-06T19:36:32 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 2450092 2024-09-14T05:13:18.148784 application/epub+zip 2454434 2024-09-14T05:13:12.433787 application/epub+zip 200701 2024-09-14T05:13:11.774770 application/epub+zip 2564437 2024-09-14T05:13:22.424732 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 2531341 2024-09-14T05:13:17.409814 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 282379 2022-09-15T07:09:27.488013 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 297919 297793 2024-09-14T05:13:10.275804 2023-09-14T10:03:25.148652 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 297701 2021-01-06T19:36:31 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 117331 2021-01-06T19:36:31 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 297702 2021-01-06T19:36:31 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 117272 2021-01-06T19:36:32 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 20434 2024-09-14T05:13:22.637720 application/rdf+xml 10551 2024-09-14T05:13:11.885878 image/jpeg 1869 2024-09-14T05:13:11.829799 image/jpeg 2428237 2024-09-14T05:13:11.287823 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog