A Gentleman-at-Arms: Being Passages in the Life of Sir Christopher Rudd, Knight

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Strang, Herbert

Contributor:

Cuneo, Cyrus, 1879-1916

Robinson, T. H. (Thomas Heath), 1869-1954.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"A Gentleman-at-Arms: Being Passages in the Life of Sir Christopher Rudd, Knight" by Herbert Strang is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative follows Sir Christopher Rudd, an English gentleman who recounts his adventures across various countries including the danger-laden Spanish Main and his encounters with Spanish soldiers and pirates. This book promises an engaging exploration of adventure, adventure, and the noble virtues of a heroic protagonist in a historical context. At the start of the story, we learn about the troubled past of the Rudd family, which has declined from nobility to a more humble existence. The opening introduces us to Christopher Rudd as a boy filled with aspirations of adventure, leading him to sneak aboard a ship bound for the Spanish Main. However, his journey takes a dramatic turn when he is captured by Spaniards and faces the harsh realities of servitude under a cruel master. The narrative captures Rudd's spirit and resilience as he seeks a way to escape and avenge his hardship, foreshadowing a series of adventures that will shape his character and future endeavors. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Al Haines

Notes:

Reading ease score: 67.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2013-09-21