When Geoffrey’s father goes out to govern a distant colony, the boy stays at a school near the Abbey, and the book becomes an account of its foundation, its builders and the kings, poets and soldiers buried there. Anecdotes, such as the Duke’s drill words set to music by a gentleman of the Abbey, enliven a walk through English history.
A friendly introduction to the Abbey and the history it holds, published in 1902. Download the free EPUB.