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Title: Peter Trawl; Or, The Adventures of a Whaler
Note: Reading ease score: 84.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England
Summary: "Peter Trawl; Or, The Adventures of a Whaler" by William Henry Giles Kingston is a novel likely written in the mid-19th century. It tells the story of a young boy named Peter Trawl, whose life is turned upside down by a series of tragic events, leading him to a life of adventure at sea. As Peter faces the loss of his parents and his hardships in Portsmouth, he embarks on a journey aboard a whaling ship, seeking not only a new life but also his long-lost brother. The opening portion of the narrative introduces us to Peter's difficult circumstances, beginning with the deaths of his parents following the family's financial ruin. With their passing, Peter finds himself supported by a kind shipowner named Mr. Gray, who gives him the opportunity to work on a whaling vessel. As Peter navigates his new world, he learns valuable lessons about resilience and familial bonds, especially in his quest to reunite with his brother Jack, who sailed away prior to the story's beginning. This initial chapter sets the stage for Peter's adventures, illustrating themes of survival, adventure, and the power of friendship. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Kingston, William Henry Giles, 1814-1880
Illustrator: Durden, James, 1878-1964
EBook No.: 21475
Published: May 15, 2007
Downloads: 81
Language: English
Subject: Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Sailing -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Adventure and adventurers -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Voyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Mutiny -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Shipwrecks -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Whaling -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Peter Trawl; Or, The Adventures of a Whaler
Note: Reading ease score: 84.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England
Summary: "Peter Trawl; Or, The Adventures of a Whaler" by William Henry Giles Kingston is a novel likely written in the mid-19th century. It tells the story of a young boy named Peter Trawl, whose life is turned upside down by a series of tragic events, leading him to a life of adventure at sea. As Peter faces the loss of his parents and his hardships in Portsmouth, he embarks on a journey aboard a whaling ship, seeking not only a new life but also his long-lost brother. The opening portion of the narrative introduces us to Peter's difficult circumstances, beginning with the deaths of his parents following the family's financial ruin. With their passing, Peter finds himself supported by a kind shipowner named Mr. Gray, who gives him the opportunity to work on a whaling vessel. As Peter navigates his new world, he learns valuable lessons about resilience and familial bonds, especially in his quest to reunite with his brother Jack, who sailed away prior to the story's beginning. This initial chapter sets the stage for Peter's adventures, illustrating themes of survival, adventure, and the power of friendship. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Kingston, William Henry Giles, 1814-1880
Illustrator: Durden, James, 1878-1964
EBook No.: 21475
Published: May 15, 2007
Downloads: 81
Language: English
Subject: Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Sailing -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Adventure and adventurers -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Voyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Mutiny -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Shipwrecks -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Whaling -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.