Historical Fiction

Saxby: a tale of old and new England

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  • 1880 first published
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Emma Leslie's Saxby: a tale of old and new England (1880) is a historical fiction novel.

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About Saxby: a tale of old and new England

Set in the 17th Century, this book tells of the backdrop to the settlement of New England in the American Colonies: the struggles of the Church of England, and the life of Sir Harry Vane the Younger. Author Emma Leslie uses charming and simple historical fiction to acquaint her readers with Church History, and to make these important times accessible to any age. (Summary by LuellaMargaret)
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Who wrote Saxby: a tale of old and new England?

Saxby: a tale of old and new England was written by Emma Leslie and first published in 1880.

What genre is Saxby: a tale of old and new England?

It is usually shelved as Historical Fiction.

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What books are similar to Saxby: a tale of old and new England?

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