Trumpets in the West

by Geoffrey Trease, Joe Krush (Illustrator)

Jack Norwood, a gifted musician, and his friend Jane save a man pursued by enemies after a battle, and in return is given a letter to present to Henry Purcell if he ever goes to London. Once in London, he learns to play the violin but jeopardizes his musical career by becoming involved in politics.

Trumpets in the West gives an absorbing picture of the life of musicians as well as a dramatic story written around the events of the Glorious Revolution.

Genres: Historical Fiction, Historical, Childrens

Hardcover

First published January 1, 1947

About the author

Robert Geoffrey Trease (1909-1998) was a prolific writer, publishing 113 books between 1934 (Bows Against the Barons) and 1997 (Cloak for a Spy). His work has been translated into 20 languages. His grandfather was a historian, and was one of the main influences towards Trease's work.

He is best known for writing children's historical novels, whose content reflects his insistence on historically correct backgrounds, which he meticulously researched. However, with his ground-breaking study Tales Out of School (1949), he was also a pioneer of the idea that children's literature should be a serious subject for study and debate. When he began his career, his radical viewpoint was a change from the conventional and often jingoistic tone of most children's literature of the time, and he was one of the first authors who deliberately set out to appeal to both boys and girls and to feature strong leading characters of both sexes.

Reviews

[CLM · Rating 4 out of 5]

My review: https://perfectretort.blogspot.com/20...

Does anyone have a scan of the original cover?

[Emily · Rating 4 out of 5]

An excellent look at the times surrounding the Glorious Revolution. The last in a three book series (Cue for Treason, The Grey Adventurer) with each book tying into the next but all of them a stand alone too. A very satisfying series.