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Kingston, William Henry Giles
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Kingston, W. H. G.
Kingston, W.H.G.
The Two Whalers; Or, Adventures in the Pacific
Reading ease score: 73.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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"The Two Whalers; Or, Adventures in the Pacific" by W.H.G. Kingston is a maritime adventure novel written in the mid-19th century. It follows the journey of a young boy named Jack who embarks on a whaling voyage aboard the ship "Eagle." The narrative introduces themes of maritime life, camaraderie, and the challenges faced while exploring the treacherous waters of the Pacific. At the start of the story, Jack, a teenager from Deal, is inspired to take to the sea after his brother Bill returns from his own maritime adventures. Jack attends a nautical college and excels in his studies before sailing with Captain Hake. The opening captures Jack's excitement and trepidation as he navigates early challenges, including rough weather and encounters with mutineers and pirates. Jack's relationship with fellow apprentice Andrew Medley hints at the camaraderie and mutual support that will be essential throughout their perilous journey into the vast Pacific Ocean. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Friendship -- Juvenile fiction
Siblings -- Juvenile fiction
Seafaring life -- Juvenile fiction
Sailors -- Juvenile fiction
Whaling -- Juvenile fiction
Whalers (Persons) -- Juvenile fiction
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