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Title: Ned, the son of Webb: What he did.
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Summary: "Ned, the Son of Webb: What He Did" by William O. Stoddard is a novel that likely dates from the late 19th century. This story embarks on the adventures of a spirited young boy named Ned Webb, who dreams of conquering England amid a backdrop of military discussions and technological innovations of his time. As the tale unfolds, it becomes evident that Ned’s aspirations are intertwined with his exuberant spirit and youthful ambition. The opening of the novel introduces us to Ned, who is out with his Uncle Jack observing the powerful ironclad battleship, the Kentucky. Their conversation teems with references to warfare and the modern era, juxtaposing Ned's innocent excitement about heroism with Uncle Jack's weariness regarding the dangers of conflict. As Ned is sent to his grandfather's house in the country, his interactions reveal his fondness for adventure and animals, especially horses. An unexpected series of events leads him to a fascinating adventure when he is magically transported to a Norse village, where he finds himself amidst Vikings preparing for a raid on England, deepening his exposure to the excitement he longs for. The narrative sets the stage for not just a coming-of-age adventure, but an exploration of history, culture, and the young hero's place within them. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 82.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Stoddard, William O., 1835-1925
Illustrator: Searles, Victor A.
EBook No.: 46956
Published: Sep 24, 2014
Downloads: 168
Language: English
Subject: Fantasy fiction
Subject: Boys -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Time travel -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Stamford Bridge, Battle of, England, 1066 -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Hastings, Battle of, England, 1066 -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Ned, the son of Webb: What he did.
Credits:
Produced by Shaun Pinder, Chris Whitehead and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "Ned, the Son of Webb: What He Did" by William O. Stoddard is a novel that likely dates from the late 19th century. This story embarks on the adventures of a spirited young boy named Ned Webb, who dreams of conquering England amid a backdrop of military discussions and technological innovations of his time. As the tale unfolds, it becomes evident that Ned’s aspirations are intertwined with his exuberant spirit and youthful ambition. The opening of the novel introduces us to Ned, who is out with his Uncle Jack observing the powerful ironclad battleship, the Kentucky. Their conversation teems with references to warfare and the modern era, juxtaposing Ned's innocent excitement about heroism with Uncle Jack's weariness regarding the dangers of conflict. As Ned is sent to his grandfather's house in the country, his interactions reveal his fondness for adventure and animals, especially horses. An unexpected series of events leads him to a fascinating adventure when he is magically transported to a Norse village, where he finds himself amidst Vikings preparing for a raid on England, deepening his exposure to the excitement he longs for. The narrative sets the stage for not just a coming-of-age adventure, but an exploration of history, culture, and the young hero's place within them. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 82.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Stoddard, William O., 1835-1925
Illustrator: Searles, Victor A.
EBook No.: 46956
Published: Sep 24, 2014
Downloads: 168
Language: English
Subject: Fantasy fiction
Subject: Boys -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Time travel -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Stamford Bridge, Battle of, England, 1066 -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Hastings, Battle of, England, 1066 -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.