Project Gutenberg 2007-05-15 Public domain in the USA. 73 Kingston, William Henry Giles 1814 1880 Kingston, W. H. G. Kingston, W.H.G. De Lacy, Charles J. Lacy, Charles J. De Hurricane Hurry Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England "Hurricane Hurry" by W.H.G. Kingston is an historical novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative primarily unfolds during the year 1780, focusing on the tumultuous backdrop of the American War of Independence. The protagonist, Hurricane Hurry, finds himself embroiled in the naval conflicts between the British Royalists and the American rebels, all while grappling with themes of duty, loyalty, and love as he navigates his burgeoning romance with a young American lady. The opening of the novel introduces us to Hurricane Hurry’s origin, detailing his upbringing in the coastal town of Falmouth. As a young boy, he is educated in the ways of the sea and dreams of adventure, eventually joining the King's Navy. The narrative hints at his sympathies towards the American rebels, even as he acknowledges his obligations as a royal officer. Early encounters with friends, such as the earnest Tommy Rockets, and glimpses of complex naval battles set the stage for a grand adventure filled with peril, romance, and the moral dilemmas of war. This engaging and lively account promises readers an immersive dive into maritime history through the eyes of a relatable and evolving character. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Fiction PR Text Browsing: History - American Browsing: Literature Browsing: Fiction 1167430 1167439 2024-09-09T09:46:27.548165 2023-09-09T11:56:33.527897 text/html text/html 1184225 2007-05-15T13:54:42 text/html 437180 2007-05-15T13:54:42 text/html application/zip 502578 2024-09-09T09:46:38.914582 application/epub+zip 511336 2024-09-09T09:46:29.598140 application/epub+zip 511337 2024-09-09T09:46:28.457188 application/epub+zip 856386 2024-09-09T09:46:46.776580 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 825830 2024-09-09T09:46:38.036622 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 825946 2022-09-10T07:33:21.595732 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1143738 1143713 2024-09-09T09:46:26.550188 2023-09-09T11:56:32.632873 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 1143643 2007-05-15T13:54:42 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 434077 2007-05-15T13:54:42 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 18585 2024-09-09T09:46:46.920539 application/rdf+xml 12488 2024-09-09T09:46:28.830149 image/jpeg 3154 2024-09-09T09:46:28.640154 image/jpeg 485661 2024-09-09T09:46:27.651195 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia