{"title":"Modern History","description":"\u003cp\u003eRoughly 1500 through 1945\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-chestry-oak","title":"Chestry Oak","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"productDetail\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #808080;\"\u003eAs he watches his homeland of Hungary being taken over and run by invaders from Nazi Germany, young Prince Michael of Chestry strives to retain his identity and integrity during one of the most dangerous seasons in human history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #808080;\"\u003eMichael carries an acorn all the way from his castle home in Chestry Valley to the warm soil of the Hudson Valley farm in the USA where he makes a new home after WWII.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #808080;\"\u003eIt is difficult to decide which are the most unforgettable; the scenes in Hungary, Michael’s proud, valiant father and his beloved Nana, or the friendly young GI and his family who take Michael to their hearts and make him their own. 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