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Title: The South Sea Whaler
Note: Reading ease score: 74.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England
Summary: "The South Sea Whaler" by W.H.G. Kingston is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story revolves around a young boy named Walter and his sister Alice, who join their father, Captain Tredeagle, on what is meant to be his last whaling voyage in the South Seas. The narrative unfolds with the explorations and adventures at sea, leading to confrontations with mutinous crew members, dramatic whale hunts, and the challenges faced by the children as they navigate treacherous waters and hostile circumstances. The opening of the book sets the stage for a nautical adventure filled with both personal and external conflict. It introduces Captain Tredeagle, who is determined to provide for his children following their mother's death during a previous voyage, while also hinting at the troubles that lie ahead with the crew's growing discontent. Speculation of mutiny soon arises, and amid the engaging descriptions of marine life and the intricacies of shipboard life, Alice and Walter's fates are intertwined with their father's leadership amidst growing dangers at sea. As tensions rise, the children are thrust into a world of peril and bravery, making the narrative ripe for exploration of themes such as familial duty, survival, and the harsh realities of life at sea. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Kingston, William Henry Giles, 1814-1880
Illustrator: Groome, William H. C., 1860-1914
EBook No.: 21479
Published: May 15, 2007
Downloads: 87
Language: English
Subject: Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Adventure and adventurers -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Voyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Ship captains -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Natural history -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Shipwrecks -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Whaling -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Oceania -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The South Sea Whaler
Note: Reading ease score: 74.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England
Summary: "The South Sea Whaler" by W.H.G. Kingston is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story revolves around a young boy named Walter and his sister Alice, who join their father, Captain Tredeagle, on what is meant to be his last whaling voyage in the South Seas. The narrative unfolds with the explorations and adventures at sea, leading to confrontations with mutinous crew members, dramatic whale hunts, and the challenges faced by the children as they navigate treacherous waters and hostile circumstances. The opening of the book sets the stage for a nautical adventure filled with both personal and external conflict. It introduces Captain Tredeagle, who is determined to provide for his children following their mother's death during a previous voyage, while also hinting at the troubles that lie ahead with the crew's growing discontent. Speculation of mutiny soon arises, and amid the engaging descriptions of marine life and the intricacies of shipboard life, Alice and Walter's fates are intertwined with their father's leadership amidst growing dangers at sea. As tensions rise, the children are thrust into a world of peril and bravery, making the narrative ripe for exploration of themes such as familial duty, survival, and the harsh realities of life at sea. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Kingston, William Henry Giles, 1814-1880
Illustrator: Groome, William H. C., 1860-1914
EBook No.: 21479
Published: May 15, 2007
Downloads: 87
Language: English
Subject: Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Adventure and adventurers -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Voyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Ship captains -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Natural history -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Shipwrecks -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Whaling -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Oceania -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.