Project Gutenberg 2016-12-12 Public domain in the USA. 303 Cowper, Frank 1849 1930 Cædwalla; or, The Saxons in the Isle of Wight: A Tale Caedwalla; or, The Saxons in the Isle of Wight: A Tale Illustrated by the author. Produced by Al Haines "Cædwalla; or, The Saxons in the Isle of Wight: A Tale" by Frank Cowper is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative centers around the character Cædwalla, a West Saxon king and outlaw, as he navigates the treacherous political landscape of 7th century Isle of Wight. This tale intertwines themes of bravery, revenge, and the struggle for power amidst the backdrop of early medieval England's shifting alliances and conflicts. The opening of the tale introduces us to a dramatic scene set in the misty waters off the Isle of Wight, where three characters—a boys Ædric and Wulf, along with an older man called Biggun—struggle to free their stranded boat. Through their conversation, we learn of a recent attack that destroyed their home and left Ædric injured. As they attempt to find help, the story unfolds the harsh realities of their time, highlighting the dangers posed by raiders and the sense of survival that permeates their lives. The narrative quickly shifts to the introduction of Cædwalla and hints at the complex dynamics of power and loyalty that will play a significant role as the story progresses. The stage is set for adventure as the characters seek refuge and assistance amidst the dying remnants of a once-thriving community, underscoring the historical tension of the period. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 71.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Adventure stories Voyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction Kings and rulers -- Juvenile fiction Honor -- Juvenile fiction Conversion -- Christianity -- Juvenile fiction Saxons -- Juvenile fiction Isle of Wight (England) -- Juvenile fiction PZ Text Category: Historical Novels Category: Adventure Category: British Literature 665659 2025-08-21T11:24:13.954569 text/html 651844 2024-10-23T01:30:44 text/html 1862013 2025-08-21T11:24:27.660502 application/epub+zip 2277740 2024-12-22T09:28:04.907963 application/pdf 675129 2024-12-22T09:27:51.112039 application/pdf 1876883 2025-08-21T11:24:19.477546 application/epub+zip 301641 2025-08-21T11:24:16.188548 application/epub+zip 2025657 2025-08-21T11:24:32.407452 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1994619 2025-08-21T11:24:25.507475 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 422276 2022-09-24T12:20:57.749246 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 584453 2025-08-21T11:24:12.956583 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 587028 2016-12-12T21:05:18 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 584512 2016-12-12T21:05:20 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 585159 2016-12-12T21:05:22 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 28078 2025-08-21T11:24:32.573615 application/rdf+xml 575573 2025-08-21T11:24:12.598591 text/x-rst 575573 2016-12-12T21:05:14 text/x-rst 16660 2025-08-21T11:24:17.274527 image/jpeg 2619 2025-08-21T11:24:16.679542 image/jpeg 221042 2016-12-12T21:05:18 application/octet-stream application/zip 220546 2016-12-12T21:05:20 application/octet-stream application/zip 1834289 2016-12-12T21:05:24 application/octet-stream application/zip 1816041 2016-12-12T21:05:16 application/octet-stream application/zip 220507 2016-12-12T21:05:22 application/octet-stream application/zip 1822533 2025-08-21T11:24:14.036559 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