Tales of the Sea, and of Our Jack Tars by William Henry Giles Kingston

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Author Kingston, William Henry Giles, 1814-1880
Engraver Robertson, T.
Illustrator Miller, Stephen
Title Tales of the Sea, and of Our Jack Tars
Credits Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England
Summary "Tales of the Sea" by W.H.G. Kingston is a collection of short stories written in the mid-19th century. The book explores maritime themes and adventures, centering primarily around the character "Happy Jack," a spirited young boy who defies his father's wishes to pursue a seafaring life. Throughout the stories, readers can expect a blend of adventure, camaraderie, and the harsh realities of life at sea. At the start of the collection, the first story, "Happy Jack," introduces the titular character as he embarks on a voyage aboard the brig "Naiad". Despite his father's ambition for Jack to enter a respectable profession, Jack yearns for adventure and joyfully heads to sea. The opening chapters illustrate his experiences on the ship, including his adjustment to the rough life of a sailor and the camaraderie he forms with the crew. As the story progresses, readers witness Jack's resilience and humor in the face of adversity, particularly during a harrowing storm that endangers the ship and crew, setting the stage for his character's development and adventures that follow in the other tales. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Seafaring life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Sea stories, English
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EBook-No. 23378
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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