Project Gutenberg 2014-09-01 Public domain in the USA. 1062 MacFarlane, Charles 1799 1858 MacFarlane, C. (Charles) Miller, Samuel Henry 1840 1918 The Camp of Refuge: A Tale of the Conquest of the Isle of Ely Produced by Sonya Schermann, sp1nd and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The Camp of Refuge: A Tale of the Conquest of the Isle of Ely" by Charles MacFarlane is a historical novel written in the mid-19th century. The book explores the turbulent times of the Norman Conquest, focusing primarily on the struggles of the Saxon people against their oppressors. It features characters such as Elfric, a novice and messenger who navigates the dangers of his environment, and significant historical figures from the era, as they contend with the threat posed by the Normans. At the start of the story, we follow Elfric as he journeys from Crowland Abbey to the succursal cell at Spalding, carrying ominous news about the approaching Norman forces led by Ivo Taille-Bois. His cheerful disposition contrasts sharply with the peril surrounding him as he evades potential threats and reflects on his mission. Upon reaching the cell, he informs the frightened monks about the imminent danger, setting the stage for conflict as they grapple with their dire situation and possible resistance strategies against the looming assault. The opening chapters deftly combine elements of adventure and historical context, establishing both the characters’ challenges and the broader themes of survival and loyalty amidst turmoil. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 64.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Great Britain -- History -- Medieval period, 1066-1485 -- Fiction PR Text Category: Historical Novels Category: Adventure Category: British Literature 1041660 2025-08-18T18:11:06.740007 text/html 1027655 2024-10-24T10:23:10 text/html 798378 2025-08-18T18:11:20.919995 application/epub+zip 792547 2025-08-18T18:11:09.093080 application/epub+zip 474492 2025-08-18T18:11:07.916014 application/epub+zip 1035265 2025-08-18T18:11:28.948916 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 943021 2025-08-18T18:11:19.490926 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 626811 2022-09-21T08:58:10.585664 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 873309 2025-08-18T18:11:04.980032 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 853190 2024-10-24T10:23:10 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17047 2025-08-18T18:11:29.289918 application/rdf+xml 11367 2025-08-18T18:11:08.074986 image/jpeg 1775 2025-08-18T18:11:07.997035 image/jpeg 706305 2025-08-18T18:11:06.850037 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 en.wikipedia