02164cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000460011324500200015926400510017930000470023033600260027733700260030333800360032950000310036550800470039652012490044353400450169265300650173785600430180299900170184521465UtSlPG20260610133508.0mcr n260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aKingston, William Henry Giles,d1814-188010aHurricane Hurry 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2007 a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats atextbtxt2rdacontent acomputerbc2rdamedia aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier aRelease date is 2007-05-15 aProduced by Nick Hodson of London, England a"Hurricane Hurry" by W.H.G. Kingston is an historical novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative primarily unfolds during the year 1780, focusing on the tumultuous backdrop of the American War of Independence. The protagonist, Hurricane Hurry, finds himself embroiled in the naval conflicts between the British Royalists and the American rebels, all while grappling with themes of duty, loyalty, and love as he navigates his burgeoning romance with a young American lady. The opening of the novel introduces us to Hurricane Hurry’s origin, detailing his upbringing in the coastal town of Falmouth. As a young boy, he is educated in the ways of the sea and dreams of adventure, eventually joining the King's Navy. The narrative hints at his sympathies towards the American rebels, even as he acknowledges his obligations as a royal officer. Early encounters with friends, such as the earnest Tommy Rockets, and glimpses of complex naval battles set the stage for a grand adventure filled with peril, romance, and the moral dilemmas of war. This engaging and lively account promises readers an immersive dive into maritime history through the eyes of a relatable and evolving character. (This is an automatically generated summary.) nOriginal publication data not identified aUnited States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/21465 c62633d62633