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The Golden Grasshopper

A Story of the Days of Sir Thomas Gresham

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Antwerp in 1551 provides the opening scene for a story of trade, faith and danger. Thomas Gresham, the English royal agent, is arranging loans when a distressed mother asks him to protect her young son, Ernst Verner. Her husband has been seized by the Inquisition, and she fears for their child. Ernst identifies himself as the narrator, giving the historical setting the intimacy of remembered childhood.

William Henry Giles Kingston connects religious persecution with the duties of merchants and the risks of travel. At sea, a damaged ship takes on water while Gresham joins the crew at the pumps and another vessel approaches to help. Intended for younger readers, this historical novel offers a view of courage through both public responsibility and personal loyalty. Its scenes place financial business alongside urgent decisions about protecting other people.

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William Henry Giles Kingston

William Henry Giles Kingston (1814-1880), often credited as W. H. G. Kingston, was an English writer of boys' adventure novels. He also worked as a linguist and translator. His books include "Peter the Whaler" and "The Rival Crusoes".

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Author: William Henry Giles Kingston
Reading time: About 8 hours
Pages: 260
Language: English
Genre: Childrens Classics
Formats: PDF, EPUB, Read online