02007cam a22003253u 4500 21089 UtSlPG 20260610133504.0 m cr n 260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PZ Hutcheson, John C. (John Conroy) Young Tom Bowling : The Boys of the British Navy Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2007 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2007-04-15 Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England "Younger Tom Bowling" by J.C. Hutcheson is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the life of a young boy named Tom Bowling, who aspires to become a sailor in the British Navy. The narrative captures his experiences as he navigates the challenges of training and life at sea during a time when naval training for boys was an emerging practice. The opening of the novel introduces Tom's relationship with his father as they row towards the naval ship, Saint Vincent. Tom is eager to join the Navy, and his father, a retired sailor, has concerns about this choice. Their playful banter transitions into a serious discussion about Tom's aspirations, highlighting his determination to pursue a life at sea. The dynamics of familial relationships begin to unfold, setting the stage for Tom's journey and the various characters he will encounter, including fellow recruits, as he embarks on his adventure in naval training. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Seafaring life -- Juvenile fiction Great Britain. Royal Navy -- Juvenile fiction Greene, John B. https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/21089 62315 62315