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""Hereward The Last Of The English"" is a historical novel written by Charles Kingsley, first published in 1865. The novel is set in the 11th century and follows the life of Hereward, a Saxon nobleman who becomes a legendary figure in English folklore. Hereward is portrayed as a brave warrior who leads the resistance against the Norman Conquest of England in 1066. The novel depicts the struggles of the Saxons against the Normans, and the political and social changes that resulted from the conquest. The story is based on historical events and characters, but Kingsley takes some liberties with the facts to create a compelling narrative. The novel is notable for its vivid descriptions of battles, its portrayal of medieval life, and its exploration of the themes of loyalty, honor, and identity. ""Hereward The Last Of The English"" is considered a classic of English literature and a significant contribution to the historical fiction genre.But their mishaps were not over yet. They were hardly out of Stronsay Frith when they saw the witch-whale again, following them up, rolling and spouting and breaching in most uncanny wise. Some said that they saw a gray woman on his back; and they knew--possibly from the look of the sky, but certainly from the whale's behavior--that there was more heavy weather yet coming from the northward.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.