Adrift In A Boat (1869) - Kingston, William Henry Giles
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Adrift In A Boat is a classic adventure novel written by William Henry Giles Kingston and first published in 1869. The story follows three young boys, Jack, Peter, and Bob, who set out on a boating trip along the English coast. However, a sudden storm hits and their boat is swept out to sea, leaving them stranded and adrift with no food or water.As they struggle to survive, the boys must rely on their wits and resourcefulness to find a way back to land. Along the way, they encounter a variety of challenges and obstacles, including treacherous currents, hungry sharks, and hostile…mehr

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Adrift In A Boat is a classic adventure novel written by William Henry Giles Kingston and first published in 1869. The story follows three young boys, Jack, Peter, and Bob, who set out on a boating trip along the English coast. However, a sudden storm hits and their boat is swept out to sea, leaving them stranded and adrift with no food or water.As they struggle to survive, the boys must rely on their wits and resourcefulness to find a way back to land. Along the way, they encounter a variety of challenges and obstacles, including treacherous currents, hungry sharks, and hostile natives.Despite their harrowing experiences, the boys remain determined to make it home and are eventually rescued by a passing ship. The novel is a thrilling tale of adventure and survival, highlighting the importance of courage, perseverance, and teamwork in the face of adversity.Adrift In A Boat has become a beloved classic of children's literature and is still widely read and enjoyed today. Its vivid descriptions of life at sea, its memorable characters, and its timeless themes of friendship and bravery make it a must-read for anyone who loves a good adventure story.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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William Henry Giles Kingston, commonly known as W.H.G. Kingston, was an English author celebrated for his adventure novels, particularly those targeted at young readers. Born on February 28, 1814, in Westminster, London, he was educated at Trinity College. Kingston gained fame for his engaging stories of exploration, heroism, and adventure, which appealed to the youthful imagination. His works often revolved around characters who embarked on thrilling journeys or faced great challenges, promoting virtues such as bravery, loyalty, and perseverance. These themes made Kingston one of the most notable figures in 19th-century children's literature. Over his career, he wrote numerous books, many of which were set in maritime or exotic locations, offering young readers both excitement and moral lessons. He spent most of his life in London, where he passed away on August 5, 1880, at the age of 66. His legacy lives on through his adventure stories, which continue to inspire and entertain readers interested in tales of courage and adventure.