A Gentleman-at-Arms: Being Passages in the Life of Sir Christopher Rudd, Knight
"A Gentleman-at-Arms: Being Passages in the Life of Sir Christopher Rudd, Knight" by Herbert Strang is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative follows Sir Christopher Rudd, an English gentleman who recounts his adventures across various countries including the danger-laden Spanish Main and his encounters with Spanish soldiers and pirates. This book promises an engaging exploration of adventure, adventure, and the noble virtues of a heroic protagonist in
a historical context. At the start of the story, we learn about the troubled past of the Rudd family, which has declined from nobility to a more humble existence. The opening introduces us to Christopher Rudd as a boy filled with aspirations of adventure, leading him to sneak aboard a ship bound for the Spanish Main. However, his journey takes a dramatic turn when he is captured by Spaniards and faces the harsh realities of servitude under a cruel master. The narrative captures Rudd's spirit and resilience as he seeks a way to escape and avenge his hardship, foreshadowing a series of adventures that will shape his character and future endeavors. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Creator | Strang, Herbert |
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| Illustrator | Cuneo, Cyrus, 1879-1916 |
| Illustrator | Robinson, T. H. (Thomas Heath), 1869-1954 |
| Title | A Gentleman-at-Arms: Being Passages in the Life of Sir Christopher Rudd, Knight |
| Credits | Produced by Al Haines |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 67.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Adventure stories |
| Subject | Great Britain -- History -- Elizabeth, 1558-1603 -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 43786 |
| Release Date | Sep 21, 2013 |
| Most Recently Updated | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 690 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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