Paul Gerrard, the Cabin Boy by William Henry Giles Kingston
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About this eBook
| Author | Kingston, William Henry Giles, 1814-1880 |
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| Title | Paul Gerrard, the Cabin Boy |
| Note | Reading ease score: 76.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England |
| Summary | "Paul Gerrard, the Cabin Boy" by William Henry Giles Kingston is a historical adventure novel written in the late 19th century. The story follows the young protagonist, Paul Gerrard, as he embarks on a challenging journey at sea after his family loses their fortune due to a lawsuit. Facing adversity and a harsh life aboard the frigate "Cerberus", Paul must navigate not only his new position as a cabin boy but also his complicated feelings towards his fellow shipmates, particularly Gilbert Devereux, the son of the family responsible for his misfortunes. At the start of the narrative, the reader is introduced to the tumultuous life on the "Cerberus" during a stormy night at sea. The midshipmen, including Paul, revel in their camaraderie despite the chaos, highlighting their youthful bravado. However, amid the laughter, Paul struggles with personal turmoil, grappling with his past and the public disgrace of his family. The chapter intricately sets up the socio-political dynamics on board while introducing the themes of loyalty, rivalry, and the harsh realities of naval life, which Paul quickly learns to endure. As the frigate faces battles and unforeseen dangers, Paul's character is poised for development, hinting at the adventures and trials to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Adventure stories |
| Subject | British -- France -- Fiction |
| Subject | Pirates -- Fiction |
| Subject | Sailors -- Fiction |
| Subject | Shipwrecks -- Fiction |
| Subject | Seafaring life -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 21812 |
| Release Date | Jun 12, 2007 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 69 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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