The Voyage of the "Steadfast": The Young Missionaries in the Pacific by Kingston
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| Author | Kingston, William Henry Giles, 1814-1880 |
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| Title | The Voyage of the "Steadfast": The Young Missionaries in the Pacific |
| Note | Reading ease score: 75.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England |
| Summary | "The Voyage of the 'Steadfast': The Young Missionaries in the Pacific" by W.H.G. Kingston is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the adventures of young seamen aboard the whaling vessel, the "Steadfast," as they journey into the treacherous Pacific, facing various perils, including storms, shipwrecks, and encounters with hostile natives. The main characters include Harry Graybrook, the captain's son, and his friend Dickey Bass, along with Leonard Champion, the second mate, who has affections for the captain’s daughter. At the start of the novel, the narrative sets a dramatic tone with a fierce storm threatening the Graybrook family's coastal home in Wales. Mrs. Graybrook and her daughter, Hannah, express their concerns for their loved ones at sea, hinting at the dangers faced by the crew. Meanwhile, the crew members aboard the "Steadfast" grapple with the difficulties of whaling and survival, as their adventures quickly lead them into harrowing situations involving shipwrecks, hunger, and confrontations with indigenous peoples. The beginning of the book emphasizes themes of faith, dependency on divine providence, and the moral responsibilities of the young men as they navigate both the treacherous seas and the complexities of character and belief. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Christian life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Shipwreck survival -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Sailing -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Adventure and adventurers -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Voyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Castaways -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Missionaries -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 23072 |
| Release Date | Oct 17, 2007 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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