The Black Tor: A Tale of the Reign of James the First by George Manville Fenn
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"The Black Tor: A Tale of the Reign of James the First" by George Manville Fenn is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around two teenage boys from rival families, the Darleys and the Edens, whose bitter feud has persisted for generations. Set against a backdrop of wild Derbyshire hills, the narrative explores themes of rivalry, courage, and youthful alliances as the boys navigate their familial
conflicts while facing external threats from a band of ex-soldiers. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Ralph Darley, a spirited young man who encounters a group of rugged men led by Captain Purlrose, an old comrade of his father. Captain Purlrose seeks assistance from Ralph's father, Sir Morton, but the visit stirs up negative feelings due to the captain's questionable past. Meanwhile, the ongoing rivalry with the Edens looms large, especially as Ralph ponders the family's historical enmity. The opening portion establishes a tense atmosphere filled with potential conflict as Ralph and his father grapple with the arrival of Purlrose and the implications of their old feud. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Fenn, George Manville, 1831-1909 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Stacey, W. S. (Walter S.), 1846-1929 |
| Title | The Black Tor: A Tale of the Reign of James the First |
| Credits | Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 87.5 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Great Britain -- History -- James I, 1603-1625 -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 21298 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-21298-2 |
| Release Date | May 4, 2007 |
| Last Update | Jan 4, 2009 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 538 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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