The Golden Grasshopper

The Golden Grasshopper by William Henry Giles Kingston is a historical fiction novel set in the 16th century during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. The story follows the life of a young boy named Roger who is orphaned at a young age and sent to live with his uncle in London. His uncle is a goldsmith and Roger learns the trade from him. Roger becomes fascinated with the stories of Sir Thomas Gresham, a wealthy merchant and financier who is responsible for building the Royal Exchange in London.As Roger grows older, he becomes determined to meet Sir Thomas Gresham and work for him. He eventually gets his chance and becomes a trusted employee of Gresham's. Roger witnesses many of the important events of the time, including the arrival of the Spanish Armada and the death of Queen Elizabeth I. Throughout the story, Roger learns important lessons about hard work, loyalty, and the value of education.The novel is notable for its historical accuracy and attention to detail. Kingston was a prolific writer of adventure stories for young readers and The Golden Grasshopper is one of his most popular works. The book is recommended for readers of all ages who enjoy historical fiction and adventure stories.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.