Archibald Hughson: An Arctic Story by William Henry Giles Kingston

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Author Kingston, William Henry Giles, 1814-1880
Title Archibald Hughson: An Arctic Story
Credits Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England
Summary "Archibald Hughson: An Arctic Story" by William Henry Giles Kingston is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story centers around a young Shetlander named Archibald Hughson who dreams of a life at sea despite his mother's concerns about his safety following their father's death at the ocean. Driven by adventure and a desire for freedom, Archy sneaks away to stow aboard a whaling ship, facing the harsh realities of life at sea, including treacherous conditions and moral dilemmas. At the start of the narrative, Archy grapples with his motivations for leaving home and his relationship with his family, particularly his ill mother and caring sister, Maggie. Ignoring their warnings, he meets the unscrupulous Max Inkster, who facilitates his stowaway journey on the whaling ship "Kate." The beginning details Archy's tumultuous journey as he experiences the dangerous and unforgiving world of Arctic whaling firsthand, facing challenges that test his resolve and ethical compass. As the story unfolds, Archy encounters the risks of his reckless decisions, navigating both the physical perils of the icy sea and the moral ramifications of his actions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Boys -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Seafaring life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Runaway children -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Whaling -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Greenland -- Juvenile fiction
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EBook-No. 23383
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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