Project Gutenberg 2010-06-23 Public domain in the USA. 384 Kingsley, Rose Georgina 1845 1925 Kingsley, Rose G. (Rose Georgiana) 08019501 The Children of Westminster Abbey: Studies in English History Produced by D Alexander, Juliet Sutherland, Christine D. and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "The Children of Westminster Abbey: Studies in English History" by Rose G. Kingsley is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the intriguing stories of notable figures associated with Westminster Abbey, focusing on the lives and legacies of royal children and significant events that shaped English history. It highlights the connection between Westminster Abbey and the historical context of England, often intertwining tales of tragedy, chivalry, and the evolution of the nation. The opening of the work introduces readers to the legend surrounding the founding of Westminster Abbey, beginning with a fisherman named Edric who encounters St. Peter and is promised a bountiful catch in exchange for his devotion. Kingsley illustrates the ancient origins of the Abbey and its importance, weaving in the narratives of various historical figures such as Edward the Confessor and Henry III. Through rich imagery, she evokes the majestic architecture and serene atmosphere of the Abbey, while setting the stage for discussions about the significant children laid to rest within its hallowed walls and their impact on English history. This introduction serves to engage readers with a blend of legend and history, providing a captivating lens through which to explore the broader themes of the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.) http://book.klll.cc/files/32955/32955-h/images/cover_th.jpg Reading ease score: 65.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Westminster Abbey -- Biography Children -- England -- London DA Text Category: History - British Category: History - Royalty 372887 2025-10-13T10:42:02.695201 text/html 372655 2021-01-06T19:36:31 text/html 2449492 2025-10-13T10:42:08.996142 application/epub+zip 2453626 2025-10-13T10:42:03.906179 application/epub+zip 200303 2025-10-13T10:42:03.297160 application/epub+zip 2564365 2025-10-13T10:42:12.815135 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 2531333 2025-10-13T10:42:08.308156 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 282379 2022-09-15T07:09:27.488013 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 297907 2025-10-13T10:42:01.794186 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 297701 2021-01-06T19:36:31 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 297702 2021-01-06T19:36:31 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20441 2025-10-13T10:42:12.960129 application/rdf+xml 10551 2025-10-13T10:42:03.396184 image/jpeg 1869 2025-10-13T10:42:03.345197 image/jpeg 117331 2021-01-06T19:36:31 application/octet-stream application/zip 2429685 2021-01-06T19:36:32 application/octet-stream application/zip 117272 2021-01-06T19:36:32 application/octet-stream application/zip 2427721 2025-10-13T10:42:02.828179 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog