The Royal Oak

The Royal Oak: An Historical Play is a dramatic work written by William Dimond and originally published in 1811. The play is set in 1651 during the English Civil War and centers around the story of King Charles II and his escape from the Battle of Worcester. The play begins with Charles II in hiding in a small cottage with a group of loyal followers. As they plan his escape, they are constantly on the lookout for Cromwell's army, who are searching for the king. Throughout the play, the characters are faced with many challenges and obstacles, including betrayal and capture. However, they remain steadfast in their determination to protect the king and ensure his safe escape. The Royal Oak: An Historical Play is a thrilling tale of loyalty, courage, and sacrifice during a tumultuous time in English history. It provides a vivid depiction of the events leading up to the Restoration of the monarchy and the return of Charles II to the throne.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.