Captain Ravenshaw; Or, The Maid of Cheapside. A Romance of Elizabethan London: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
Captain Ravenshaw; Or, The Maid of Cheapside. A Romance of Elizabethan London: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
Captain Ravenshaw; Or, The Maid of Cheapside. A Romance of Elizabethan London is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Stephens, Robert Neilson (1867–1906).
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"Captain Ravenshaw; Or, The Maid of Cheapside" by Robert Neilson Stephens is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. Set in the Elizabethan era, it explores the lives of ordinary Londoners, focusing on the titular character, Captain Ravenshaw, a soldier who navigates the complexities of his reputation as a swaggering braggart while seeking a meaningful life. The novel immerses readers in a rich tapestry of the time, blending adventure and romance against the backdrop of 16th-century London. At the start of the story, we find Captain Ravenshaw at the Windmill tavern, drinking with a group of young gentlemen. Despite his bravado and tales of past exploits, Ravenshaw's status as a "roaring boy" draws scorn from one of the gentlemen present, leading to a humorous altercation over supper. As he storms out, the narrative shifts focus to a scholar named Ralph Holyday, who inadvertently captures a roast fowl flung in the heat of the argument. This chance encounter sets in motion the intertwining stories of various characters, including Captain Ravenshaw, as they navigate love, reputation, and the bustling life of Elizabethan London. The opening captures the lively spirit of the time and introduces themes of camaraderie, conflict, and the quest for personal redemption.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Captain Ravenshaw; Or, The Maid of Cheapside. A Romance of Elizabethan London
- Author credits: Stephens, Robert Neilson (1867–1906)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Adventure stories
- Great Britain -- History -- Elizabeth, 1558-1603 -- Fiction
- Historical fiction
- London (England) -- History -- 16th century -- Fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: Adventure
- Category: British Literature
- Category: Historical Novels
- Category: Romance
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