William Henry Giles Kingston, Horace Harral

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Jack Buntline

Beschreibung

Embark on a thrilling maritime adventure with W. H. G. Kingston's "Jack Buntline," a classic sea story brimming with historical detail. This meticulously prepared edition brings to life a world of sailors, ships, and daring exploits. As a timeless work of juvenile fiction, "Jack Buntline" promises an engaging journey across the high seas. Readers will find themselves swept away by the action and adventure, experiencing the challenges and triumphs of life at sea. Perfect for those who appreciate historical fiction and stories of courage, this republication of "Jack Buntline" offers a captivating glimpse into a bygone era, where the spirit of adventure reigned supreme. A compelling read for anyone seeking an escape into a world of nautical exploration. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Autor

William Henry Giles Kingston, also known as W. H. G. Kingston, was an English writer of boys' adventure stories. William Henry Giles Kingston was born in Harley Street, London, on February 28, 1814. He was Lucy Henry Kingston's eldest son, and he married Frances Sophia Rooke, the daughter of Sir Giles Rooke, a Court of Common Pleas Judge. Kingston's paternal grandfather, John Kingston (1736-1820), was a Member of Parliament who fought for the abolition of slavery while owning a plantation in Demerara. His father Lucy established a wine business in Oporto, and Kingston spent several years there, making regular trips to England and establishing a lifelong love of the water. He attended Trinity College, Cambridge, and then joined his father's wine business, but he quickly developed a passion for writing. His newspaper writings about Portugal were translated into Portuguese, and he aided in the signing of the commercial pact with Portugal in 1842, when Donna Maria da Gloria bestowed upon him an order of Portuguese knighthood and a pension. His debut novel, The Circassian Chief, was released in 1844. While still living in Oporto, he published The Prime Minister, a historical book partially based on the life of Sebastiao Jose de Carvalho e Melo, 1st Marquis of Pombal, and Lusitanian Sketches, a travelogue of Portugal.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Creative Media Partners, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 74
• Erscheinungstermin: 28. März 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 4mm
• Gewicht: 118g
• ISBN-13: 9781023231015
• ISBN-10: 1023231018
• Artikelnr.: 74125665