| Author |
Kingston, William Henry Giles, 1814-1880 |
| Illustrator |
Pearse, Alfred, 1855-1933 |
| Title |
My First Voyage to Southern Seas
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 73.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England
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| Summary |
"My First Voyage to Southern Seas" by W.H.G. Kingston is an adventure novel written in the mid-19th century. The story revolves around the young hero, Ralph Marsden, who embarks on a quest to rescue his elder brother, Alfred, after the family's fortunes decline following their father's sudden death. Set against the backdrop of maritime exploration, the narrative explores themes of bravery, family bonds, and the adventures that await at sea. At the start of the novel, readers are introduced to Ralph's loving family life in London, detailing their close-knit relationships and the impact of their father's untimely death on their lives. As the story unfolds, Ralph decides to go to sea as a midshipman in search of his brother, believed to be lost in the Southern Seas. The opening chapters also provide vivid descriptions of the family's grief, Ralph's determination, and his preparations for a journey filled with hope and the unknown challenges of life at sea. With an engaging combination of adventure, nautical detail, and emotional depth, the book sets the stage for Ralph’s journey towards both self-discovery and the perils that lie ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
Voyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Oceania -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
21504 |
| Release Date |
May 16, 2007 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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