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Title: When a Cobbler Ruled the King

Note: Reading ease score: 81.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Annie R. McGuire. This book was produced from
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Summary: "When a Cobbler Ruled the King" by Augusta Huiell Seaman is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around the intriguing life of Louis XVII of France, a child caught in the turmoil of the French Revolution, and his encounters with ordinary characters like Jean and Yvonne, who navigate the treacherous world of revolutionary Paris. The novel explores themes of loyalty, compassion, and the innocence of childhood amid political chaos. The opening of the novel introduces readers to Jean and Yvonne, two children excitedly seeking a glimpse of the Dauphin, Louis XVII. Set in Paris on the cusp of revolution, their conversation reveals the complexities of their world, where loyalist sentiments conflict with the sweeping tide of republican fervor. As they happen upon the Dauphin while he happily plays in the Tuileries, they form a bond, unaware of the fate that awaits them all. The narrative intertwines the innocence of childhood interaction with the harsh realities of a crumbling monarchy, setting the stage for a drama that reflects on the human condition against the backdrop of historical upheaval. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Seaman, Augusta Huiell, 1879-1950

Illustrator: Edwards, George Wharton, 1859-1950

EBook No.: 38570

Published: Jan 14, 2012

Downloads: 79

Language: English

Subject: Louis XVII, of France, 1785-1795 -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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Title: When a Cobbler Ruled the King

Note: Reading ease score: 81.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Annie R. McGuire. This book was produced from
scanned images of public domain material from the Google
Print archive.

Summary: "When a Cobbler Ruled the King" by Augusta Huiell Seaman is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around the intriguing life of Louis XVII of France, a child caught in the turmoil of the French Revolution, and his encounters with ordinary characters like Jean and Yvonne, who navigate the treacherous world of revolutionary Paris. The novel explores themes of loyalty, compassion, and the innocence of childhood amid political chaos. The opening of the novel introduces readers to Jean and Yvonne, two children excitedly seeking a glimpse of the Dauphin, Louis XVII. Set in Paris on the cusp of revolution, their conversation reveals the complexities of their world, where loyalist sentiments conflict with the sweeping tide of republican fervor. As they happen upon the Dauphin while he happily plays in the Tuileries, they form a bond, unaware of the fate that awaits them all. The narrative intertwines the innocence of childhood interaction with the harsh realities of a crumbling monarchy, setting the stage for a drama that reflects on the human condition against the backdrop of historical upheaval. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Seaman, Augusta Huiell, 1879-1950

Illustrator: Edwards, George Wharton, 1859-1950

EBook No.: 38570

Published: Jan 14, 2012

Downloads: 79

Language: English

Subject: Louis XVII, of France, 1785-1795 -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.