The House of Arden: A Story for Children: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
The House of Arden: A Story for Children: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
The House of Arden: A Story for Children is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Nesbit, E. (Edith) (1858–1924).
Catalogue synopsis
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"The House of Arden: A Story for Children" by E. Nesbit is a novel published in 1908. When Edred Arden inherits a crumbling castle and a noble title, he and his sister Elfrida set out to find their family's lost treasure. With help from the magical Mouldiwarp, the siblings travel through time, witnessing pivotal moments in English history—from the Gunpowder Plot to Napoleon's invasion plans. Their quest leads them through centuries of adventure, ultimately taking them far beyond England's shores to rescue someone they love.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The House of Arden: A Story for Children
- Author credits: Nesbit, E. (Edith) (1858–1924)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Great Britain -- History -- Edward VII, 1901-1910 -- Juvenile fiction
- Magic -- Juvenile fiction
- Siblings -- Juvenile fiction
- Time travel -- Juvenile fiction
- Treasure troves -- Juvenile fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: Adventure
- Category: British Literature
- Category: Children & Young Adult Reading
- Category: Science-Fiction & Fantasy
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