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Paul Gerrard, the Cabin Boy (eBook)

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2022
196 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654730900-0 (EAN)

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Paul Gerrard, the Cabin Boy - William Henry Giles Kingston
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William Henry Giles Kingston's 'Paul Gerrard, the Cabin Boy' is a classic maritime novel that follows the adventures of a young cabin boy named Paul Gerrard as he navigates life at sea. Kingston's descriptive writing style vividly brings to life the dangers and challenges faced by sailors during the 19th century. The book is rich in nautical terminology and provides a detailed look at life on a ship, making it a valuable resource for readers interested in maritime history and literature. Kingston's narrative is both engaging and educational, making 'Paul Gerrard, the Cabin Boy' a timeless tale of adventure and self-discovery. William Henry Giles Kingston, a prolific writer of adventure novels, drew inspiration for 'Paul Gerrard, the Cabin Boy' from his own experiences at sea. His background as a sailor and his passion for storytelling are evident in the authenticity and detail that he brings to the novel. Kingston's work continues to captivate readers with its compelling characters and thrilling plot twists. Fans of maritime fiction and historical adventure stories will thoroughly enjoy William Henry Giles Kingston's 'Paul Gerrard, the Cabin Boy.' With its exciting plot, well-developed characters, and immersive setting, this novel is a must-read for anyone interested in sea voyages and the challenges faced by sailors in the 19th century.

William Henry Giles Kingston (1814-1880) was a prolific English writer of boys' adventure novels, renowned for his stories of brave youths and their seafaring ventures. Often referred to as W.H.G. Kingston, he mastered the art of blending fact with fiction, which not only entertained a generation of young readers but also educated them about geography, history, and the world beyond their immediate environments. Among his numerous works, 'Paul Gerrard, the Cabin Boy' stands as a fine exemplar of his literary style, combining maritime knowledge with coming-of-age themes that explore moral and ethical challenges. Kingston's narratives were characterized by a vivid sense of realism, likely drawn from his own experiences at sea, having travelled extensively due to his family's commercial interests. His work was admired for its attention to technical detail and its underpinning values of courage, perseverance, and honour. While Kingston's style has been critiqued for its adherence to British imperialistic sentiment, it reflected the prevailing attitudes of his time. Notwithstanding, his contributions to juvenile literature have been recognized as significant for they not only shaped the genre of the adventure novel but also arguably influenced the moral and character development of many young minds in the late 19th century.

Erscheint lt. Verlag 15.9.2022
Verlagsort Prague
Sprache englisch
Themenwelt Literatur
Kinder- / Jugendbuch Spielen / Lernen Abenteuer / Spielgeschichten
Schlagworte 19th century • 19th century nautical fiction • adventure fiction • adventure stories • antique seafaring novels • British • british author • British empire naval fiction • cabin boy • classic maritime tales • Coming of Age • determination theme • English literature • Fiction • France • Historical naval stories • nautical adventure • old sea journey narratives • Paul Gerrard story • pirates • sailing and sailors literature • Sailors • sea adventure novels • Seafaring life • Seafaring Tale • Ship Journey • shipwrecks • William Henry Giles Kingston books • youth novel
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