The Bronze Axe by Grant Allen (1897)
The Bronze Axe is a novel by Grant Allen that tells the story of a young man named John Baxendale who discovers an ancient bronze axe while exploring a cave in England. The axe has magical powers and leads him on a series of adventures, including encounters with pirates, smugglers, and other dangerous characters. Along the way, he also falls in love with a beautiful woman named Mary Trevor. In the end, John must use the power of the bronze axe to save his friends and defeat his enemies.
By Grant Allen · First published 1897 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Anthropology, Science and Technology · 5,159 words
First lines
There is always a certain fascination in beginning a subject at the wrong end and working backward: it has the charm which inevitably attaches to all evil practices; you know you oughtn't, and so you can't resist the temptation to outrage the proprieties and do it. I can't myself resist the temptation of beginning this article where it ought to break off -- with Chinese money, which is not the origin, but the final outcome and sole remaining modern representative of that antique and almost prehistoric implement, the Bronze Age hatchet.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Grant Allen
- Date: 1897 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Anthropology, Science and Technology, Cultural History, Philosophical
- Length: 5,159 words
- Structure: 1 section, 43 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — The narrative explores the historical development of the bronze axe and its impact on civilization, blending factual history with imaginative storytelling.
- Anthropology — The text delves into anthropological themes, discussing the evolution of human societies and technologies from the Stone Age to the Bronze Age.
- Science and Technology — The book examines the technological advancements brought by the bronze axe, including metallurgy and its societal implications.
- Cultural History — It provides insights into the cultural transformations and trade developments during the Bronze Age.
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historical fiction · adventure · ancient civilization · archaeology · mystery · exploration · survival · cultural conflict · romance · suspense · action · mythology