Publisher's Synopsis
Excerpt from Historical Plays for Children
Lo, I come to tell the story Of our England's mighty King, far-off founder of her glory, Alfred wise and good I sing.
Through the mists that shroud the ages, Through the changes and the strife, Alfred shines in ancient pages, Mirror of the hero's life.
Now, ten hundred long years later, In this happy reign, we see This our country, wider, greater Than King Alfred dreamt 'twould be.
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