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Set in 11th‑century Britain, Wulf the Saxon follows the heroic exploits of a young thane named Wulf and his loyal friend Beorn. Together they fight valiantly for their Saxon king—capturing fortresses, rescuing shipwrecked survivors, and driving back Viking invaders as they face the pivotal Battle of Hastings.
First publish date: 1894
Genre: Historical Fiction/Medieval Historical Fiction
Authors: G. A. Henty
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