W. H. G. Kingston

Broschiertes Buch

Kidnapping In The Pacific

Or The Adventures Of Boas Ringdon, A Long Yarn In Four Lengths (1879)

Beschreibung

Kidnapping In The Pacific: Or The Adventures Of Boas Ringdon, A Long Yarn In Four Lengths (1879) is a novel written by W. H. G. Kingston. The book follows the story of Boas Ringdon, a young sailor who finds himself kidnapped by a group of ruthless pirates while on a voyage in the Pacific. Boas is taken captive and forced to work aboard the pirate ship, enduring numerous trials and tribulations along the way. As he struggles to survive, Boas must use his wits and cunning to outsmart his captors and find a way back to civilization. The novel is divided into four separate sections, each detailing a different part of Boas' journey. Throughout the book, readers are treated to vivid descriptions of life at sea, thrilling action sequences, and a cast of colorful characters. Kidnapping In The Pacific is a classic adventure tale that will appeal to readers of all ages.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.

Autor

William Henry Giles Kingston, commonly known as W.H.G. Kingston, was an English author celebrated for his adventure novels, particularly those targeted at young readers. Born on February 28, 1814, in Westminster, London, he was educated at Trinity College. Kingston gained fame for his engaging stories of exploration, heroism, and adventure, which appealed to the youthful imagination. His works often revolved around characters who embarked on thrilling journeys or faced great challenges, promoting virtues such as bravery, loyalty, and perseverance. These themes made Kingston one of the most notable figures in 19th-century children's literature. Over his career, he wrote numerous books, many of which were set in maritime or exotic locations, offering young readers both excitement and moral lessons. He spent most of his life in London, where he passed away on August 5, 1880, at the age of 66. His legacy lives on through his adventure stories, which continue to inspire and entertain readers interested in tales of courage and adventure.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 192
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Oktober 2008
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 11mm
• Gewicht: 287g
• ISBN-13: 9781437070118
• ISBN-10: 1437070116
• Artikelnr.: 25511995