The Young Castellan

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""The Young Castellan: A Tale Of The English Civil War"" is a historical novel written by George Manville Fenn and published in 1900. The story is set during the English Civil War, which took place in the mid-17th century, and follows the adventures of a young boy named Lionel Vickars. Lionel is the son of a Royalist soldier who is killed in battle, leaving him orphaned and alone. However, Lionel is taken in by a kind-hearted castellan named Sir Aubrey Shenstone, who is in charge of a castle that is being used as a stronghold by the Royalists. Under Sir Aubrey's guidance, Lionel learns how to become a skilled fighter and strategist, and he quickly becomes an important member of the castle's defense. However, as the war rages on, the castle is besieged by Parliamentary forces, and Lionel must use all of his wits and bravery to help defend it. Along the way, he makes new friends and enemies, and he learns important lessons about loyalty, courage, and honor.""The Young Castellan"" is a thrilling adventure story that is filled with action, suspense, and historical detail. It provides a vivid and engaging picture of life during the English Civil War, and it is sure to captivate readers of all ages who enjoy tales of heroism and adventure.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.

George Manville Fenn was a very productive author of novels, a writer, an editor, and an educator from England. He was born on January 3, 1831, in Pimlico, London. He mostly learned on his own; he taught himself Italian, French, and German. During the years 1851-1854, he went to Battersea Training College for Teachers and then became the head of a state school in Alford, Lincolnshire. In the early 1850s, Fenn started to write short stories and pieces for newspapers and magazines. The Old Forest Ranger, his first book, came out in 1856. Afterward, he wrote more than 100 books, many of them for teenagers and young adults. He was one of the most famous writers of his time, and his books were well-liked and read by many people. He also worked as a reporter and writer for Fenn. Among the newspapers and magazines, he worked for was The Boy's Own Paper, which he ran from 1866 to 1874. He worked hard to make children's books better and was a strong supporter of education and reading. The Englishman Fenn passed away on August 26, 1909, in Isleworth.