William Henry Giles Kingston

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Paul Gerrard, the Cabin Boy

Beschreibung

Embark on a thrilling sea adventure with W. H. G. Kingston's "Paul Gerrard: The Cabin Boy," a captivating tale of seafaring life. This classic historical fiction plunges readers into the heart of maritime exploits, following the journey of a young cabin boy. Kingston, a master of juvenile fiction, vividly portrays the challenges and triumphs of life at sea. Experience the grit and glory of a bygone era through meticulously researched details and a compelling narrative. This enduring story captures the spirit of adventure and the timeless allure of the ocean. "Paul Gerrard" offers a glimpse into a world of nautical exploration and the human spirit's resilience against the backdrop of historical events. A must-read for anyone fascinated by sea stories and the captivating world of historical fiction. 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 (1814-1880) was a prolific English writer of boys' adventure novels, renowned for his stories of brave youths and their seafaring ventures. Often referred to as W.H.G. Kingston, he mastered the art of blending fact with fiction, which not only entertained a generation of young readers but also educated them about geography, history, and the world beyond their immediate environments. Among his numerous works, 'Paul Gerrard, the Cabin Boy' stands as a fine exemplar of his literary style, combining maritime knowledge with coming-of-age themes that explore moral and ethical challenges. Kingston's narratives were characterized by a vivid sense of realism, likely drawn from his own experiences at sea, having travelled extensively due to his family's commercial interests. His work was admired for its attention to technical detail and its underpinning values of courage, perseverance, and honour. While Kingston's style has been critiqued for its adherence to British imperialistic sentiment, it reflected the prevailing attitudes of his time. Notwithstanding, his contributions to juvenile literature have been recognized as significant for they not only shaped the genre of the adventure novel but also arguably influenced the moral and character development of many young minds in the late 19th century.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Creative Media Partners, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 170
• Erscheinungstermin: 28. März 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 9mm
• Gewicht: 245g
• ISBN-13: 9781023159036
• ISBN-10: 1023159031
• Artikelnr.: 74197080