Jacob Abbott

Gebundenes Buch

The History of Margaret of Anjou, Queen of Henry VI of England

Beschreibung

1871. Margaret of Anjou was a heroine; not a heroine of romance and fiction, but of stern and terrible reality. Her life was a series of military exploits, attended with dangers, privations, sufferings, and wonderful vicissitudes of fortune, scarcely to be paralleled in the whole history of mankind. Contents: The Houses of York and Lancaster; Manners and Customs of the Time; King Henry VI; Margaret's Father and Mother; Royal Courtship; The Wedding; Reception in England; The Story of Lady Neville; Plottings; The Fall of Gloucester; The Fall of Suffolk; Birth of a Prince; Illness of the King; Anxiety and Trouble; Margaret A Fugitive; Margaret Triumphant; Margaret in Exile; A Royal Cousin; Return to England; Years of Exile; The Reconciliation with Warwick; Bitter Disappointment; and Childless, and a Widow. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing. Due to the age and scarcity of the original we reproduced, some pages may be spotty, faded or difficult to read.

Autor

Jacob Abbott (born November 14, 1803, in Hallowell, Maine, United States; died October 31, 1879, in Farmington, Maine) was a notable American children's author renowned for his literary contributions that left an enduring mark on young readers. As a prolific writer, Abbott's influence was far-reaching, captivating generations of children with his engaging stories. He hailed from a family deeply embedded in literary circles, including his sibling John Stevens Cabot Abbott. Abbott's literary legacy was paralleled by his role as a parent, having children such as Lyman Abbott, Edward Abbott, Benjamin Vaughan Abbott, and Austin Abbott, who would continue his family's intellectual lineage. Abbott's impact extended beyond his immediate family, encompassing his grandchildren as well, among them Eleanor Hallowell Abbott and Lawrence Fraser Abbott. With a focus on crafting literature for young minds, Abbott's occupation as a children's author remains his most enduring achievement. His stories resonated with readers, offering valuable lessons through relatable characters and compelling narratives. Jacob Abbott's dedication to literature that both entertained and educated underscores his lasting influence on the realm of children's literature, earning him a cherished place in literary history.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 312
• Erscheinungstermin: 23. Mai 2010
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 260mm x 183mm x 21mm
• Gewicht: 785g
• ISBN-13: 9781161414899
• ISBN-10: 1161414894
• Artikelnr.: 30753146