Guy Fawkes; or, The Gunpowder Treason - Ainsworth, William Harrison; Cruikshank, George
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Delve into the heart of England's most infamous conspiracy with William Harrison Ainsworth's "Guy Fawkes, or The Gunpowder Treason." This meticulously prepared edition brings to life a gripping tale of treason and intrigue surrounding the historical figure of Guy Fawkes and the infamous Gunpowder Plot. Ainsworth masterfully crafts a historical fiction narrative that explores the events leading up to the thwarted attempt to blow up the Houses of Parliament. Journey back to a pivotal moment in history, experiencing the atmosphere of political unrest and religious tensions that fueled the plot.…mehr

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Delve into the heart of England's most infamous conspiracy with William Harrison Ainsworth's "Guy Fawkes, or The Gunpowder Treason." This meticulously prepared edition brings to life a gripping tale of treason and intrigue surrounding the historical figure of Guy Fawkes and the infamous Gunpowder Plot. Ainsworth masterfully crafts a historical fiction narrative that explores the events leading up to the thwarted attempt to blow up the Houses of Parliament. Journey back to a pivotal moment in history, experiencing the atmosphere of political unrest and religious tensions that fueled the plot. This classic work offers a thrilling glimpse into a dark chapter of England's past. A compelling blend of historical detail and fictional storytelling makes "Guy Fawkes" a captivating read for anyone interested in historical thrillers, British history, and the enduring legacy of the Gunpowder Plot. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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William Harrison Ainsworth, an English historical author, was born on King Street in Manchester. He trained as a lawyer, but the legal profession did not appeal to him. While completing his law studies in London, he met publisher John Ebers, who was then the manager of the King's Theatre in Haymarket. Ebers introduced Ainsworth to literary and dramatic societies, as well as his daughter, who later became his wife. Ainsworth dabbled with publishing for a short time before abandoning it to pursue journalism and literature. His first breakthrough as a writer came with Rookwood, published in 1834 and starring Dick Turpin. A total of 39 novels followed, the last of which was published in 1881. Ainsworth was born on February 4, 1805, in the family home at 21 King Street in Manchester, to Thomas Ainsworth, a famous Manchester barrister, and Ann (Harrison) Ainsworth, the daughter of the Rev. Ralph Harrison, Unitarian minister at Manchester Cross Street Chapel. On October 4, 1806, Ainsworth's brother, Thomas Gilbert Ainsworth, was born. Although the family home was subsequently demolished, it was a three-story Georgian home in a wealthy neighborhood. The neighborhood impacted Ainsworth with its historical and romantic atmosphere, which lasted until the village was supplanted by commercial buildings [when?]. Aside from the community, Ainsworth read romantic novels as a child and appreciated stories with adventure or magical themes. Ainsworth was particularly fond of Dick Turpin.