Boscobel

Or, The Royal Oak: A Tale of the Year 1651

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Boscobel, or The Royal Oak, is a tale of the year 1651 by William Harrison Ainsworth. The preface mentions a letter to Mr. Hughes in which a Bishop of Llandaff describes King Charles the Second's Wanderings after the Battle of Worcester. A chapter heading promises to show how the mayor of Worcester and the sheriff were taken to Upton-on-Severn, and how they got back again.

Dalyell answers a declaration that henceforth this fort shall be known as Fort Royal by calling it a fitting designation, since his majesty has captured it. Charles cries that cards cannot be provided, but acorns will serve for dice. A justice says he does not believe that Charles Stuart is in this part of the country and therefore refuses to issue a warrant for his apprehension.

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William Harrison Ainsworth

William Harrison Ainsworth (1805-1882) was an English historical novelist and journalist, born in Manchester. He trained in law but did not pursue it, and instead met the publisher John Ebers in London, who introduced him to literary and theatrical circles. His titles include "Rookwood" and "The Lancashire Witches".

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Author: William Harrison Ainsworth
Reading time: About 11 hours
Pages: 373
Language: English
Genre: British Classics
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