Publisher's Synopsis
In The Days Of Alfred The Great is a historical fiction novel written by Eva March Tappan and published in 1900. The story is set in 9th century England during the reign of King Alfred the Great, and follows the life of a young Saxon boy named Edmund who is taken captive by the Vikings. Edmund eventually escapes and becomes a page in Alfred's court, where he witnesses the king's struggle to unite the various Saxon kingdoms against the Viking invaders. Along the way, Edmund learns about the importance of loyalty, courage, and perseverance in the face of adversity. The novel is based on historical events and characters, and provides a vivid portrayal of life in early medieval England. It is a classic work of children's literature that has been widely read and enjoyed for over a century.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.
