Guthred, The Widows Slave: A Historical Tale (1876)

By Agnes Strickland

Book Overview

""Guthred, The Widows Slave"" is a historical novel written by Agnes Strickland and published in 1876. The story is set in the 9th century and follows the life of Guthred, a young slave who is sold to a widow after his father is killed in battle. Guthred must learn to adapt to his new life and overcome the challenges of being a slave in a time of political turmoil and Viking invasions. Along the way, he meets a variety of characters, including the nobleman Egbert and the Viking warrior Ragnar, who help shape his destiny. As Guthred rises to power and becomes a leader in his own right, he must navigate the complex world of medieval politics and make difficult choices that will determine the fate of his people. Through Guthred's journey, Strickland offers a vivid portrayal of life in Anglo-Saxon England and the struggles of those who lived during this tumultuous period of history.To Which Is Added, The Druids������� Retreat.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104758253
• ISBN13: 9781104758257
• Release Date: July 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 114 Pages
• Weight: 0.36 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"