William the Conqueror (short story collection)

William the Conqueror

First edition (sixth impression)
Author	Richmal Crompton
Illustrator	Thomas Henry
Language	English
Genre	Children's literature
Publisher	Newnes
Publication date	1926
Publication place	United Kingdom
Media type	Print (hardback & paperback) & Audio book
Followed by	William the Outlaw

William the Conqueror is the sixth book in the Just William series by Richmal Crompton. It was first published in 1922. It is a book of short stories, and its name is a pun on William the Conqueror, a famous king of England. ^[1]

Short stories

• Enter the Sweep - William takes possession of a delightful pile of soot – and causes mischief.
• A Birthday Treat - The Outlaws stage a "waxworks" show as a birthday treat for Ginger's beautiful aunt. However, there is a mix-up over the venue.
• The Leopard Hunter - Mr. Falconer, an old acquaintance of William's father comes to stay and annoys everyone with his incessant boasting. William devises a clever plan to get rid of him.
• William Leads a Better Life - The Outlaws are inspired to follow the example of St. Francis of Assisi, but find this more difficult than they had expected.
• William and the Lost Tourist - An American visitor to the village mistakes William for a descendant of William Shakespeare.
• The Midnight Adventure of Miss Montague - William attempts to steal his things that Miss Frame's new tenant, Miss Montague, has confiscated
• The Mysterious Stranger - William and his friends believe a newcomer to the village is the villain from a novel they have been reading.
• The Sunday-School Treat - William believes he has discovered a conspiracy to murder his sister Ethel.
• William the Philanthropist - The Outlaws (with the unsolicited help of Violet Elizabeth) emulate Robin Hood, robbing from the rich and giving to the poor.
• William the Bold Crusader - Inspired by the curate's talk on the Crusades, William stages a "crusade" of his own against "heretics" (namely the local nonconformist Sunday-school) and worshippers of "idylls".
• The Wrong Party - After the Hubert Lanites ruin William's party, the Outlaws attempt to get their revenge.
• William Starts the Holidays - Despite his best intentions, William manages to wreck Robert and Ethel's Christmas party.
• Revenge Is Sweet - William's gang finally takes revenge on the Hubert Lanites.

References

1. "1941-1952 26vol A Collection of Just William Stories". Rooke Books. Retrieved 16 May 2025.

External links

• William--the Conqueror at Faded Page (Canada)

• Children's literature portal