Author |
Kingston, William Henry Giles, 1814-1880 |
Title |
The Perils and Adventures of Harry Skipwith by Land and Sea
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Credits |
Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England
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Summary |
"The Perils and Adventures of Harry Skipwith by Land and Sea" by W.H.G. Kingston is a fictional novel written in the mid-19th century. The book narrates the thrilling escapades of Harry Skipwith, a young man driven by an insatiable desire for adventure and exploration. As he sets off to travel across the globe, the story promises to unveil encounters with diverse cultures and perilous situations. The opening of the novel introduces Harry's adventurous spirit influenced by a lineage of explorers and adventurers in his family. He makes an impulsive decision to leave home, driven by tales of distant lands and a longing for excitement. As he embarks on his journey aboard a ship, Harry encounters various challenges, including a harrowing accident on the Mississippi River that leads to his struggle for survival amidst drowning passengers and a fierce alligator. The beginning of the story sets the stage for an action-filled adventure, where Harry's bravery and quick thinking are put to the test as he rescues a fellow passenger, Peter, amidst chaos and danger. (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 |
Adventure stories
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Subject |
Indians of North America -- Juvenile fiction
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Subject |
Voyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction
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Subject |
Canada -- Juvenile fiction
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Subject |
Shipwrecks -- Juvenile fiction
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Subject |
Slavery -- Juvenile fiction
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Subject |
Frontier and pioneer life -- Canada -- Juvenile fiction
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Subject |
Black people -- Juvenile fiction
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Subject |
Frontier and pioneer life -- United States -- Juvenile fiction
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Category |
Text |
EBook-No. |
34487 |
Release Date |
Nov 29, 2010 |
Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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