The Armourer's Prentices (1884)

By Charlotte Mary Yonge

Book Overview

The Armourer's Prentices is a historical novel written by Charlotte M. Yonge and first published in 1884. Set in the 16th century, the story follows the lives of two young boys, Ned and Stephen, who become apprentices to a master armourer in London. As they learn the trade and become skilled craftsmen, they also encounter various challenges and conflicts. Ned, who comes from a wealthy family, struggles to adjust to the life of a common apprentice and faces opposition from his father. Stephen, on the other hand, faces discrimination due to his lowly background and is determined to prove himself.Against the backdrop of political and religious turmoil in Tudor England, the boys become caught up in a plot to overthrow Queen Elizabeth I. They must use their skills and ingenuity to foil the conspirators and protect the queen.The Armourer's Prentices is a well-researched and engaging historical novel that offers a vivid portrayal of life in Tudor England. It explores themes of loyalty, friendship, social class, and religious conflict, and is suitable for readers of all ages.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: 1163910694
• ISBN13: 9781163910696
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 360 Pages
• Weight: 1.06 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"