Captain Mugford: Our Salt and Fresh Water Tutors by William Henry Giles Kingston

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Author Kingston, William Henry Giles, 1814-1880
Illustrator Holloway, W. Herbert
Title Captain Mugford: Our Salt and Fresh Water Tutors
Credits Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England
Summary "Captain Mugford: Our Salt and Fresh Water Tutors" by William Henry Giles Kingston is a novel written in the early 19th century. The story is set in Cornwall and follows the adventures of the Tregellin family's young relatives, who are entrusted to the care of two tutors—Mr. Clare for academics and Captain Mugford for nautical skills—as well as the elderly caretakers, Clump and Juno. The main focus of the narrative involves the boys’ lessons in seamanship, swimming, and rowing, alongside the challenges they face, including a fierce storm and the encounter with smugglers. At the start of the novel, the setting is established through a vivid description of the Tregellin estate and its isolation by the sea. The boys, including Robert (the narrator), Walter, and Drake, are excited as they contemplate their impending adventure on the cape, where they will be learning under Captain Mugford. The opening chapters introduce their vibrant personalities and the dynamics of their relationships with their tutors and caregivers. The narrative also foreshadows exciting events, including sailing expeditions and encounters with danger, setting the stage for a blend of youthful adventure and the innocent thrill of maritime pursuits. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Pirates -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Brothers -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Seafaring life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Natural history -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Sailors -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Shipwrecks -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Students -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Black people -- West Indies -- Juvenile fiction
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EBook-No. 21453
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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