The Kingston, William Henry Giles 1814-1880 creator text utu 2007 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Mate of the Lily; Or, Notes from Harry Musgrave's Log Book" by W. H. G. Kingston is a historical fiction novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around young Harry Musgrave, who, following the disappearance of his father, embarks on a perilous sea voyage aboard the brig "Lily" with his uncle Jack Radburn. As they journey through the Java Seas, they face numerous challenges, including storms, pirates, and the quest to find Harry’s father, Captain Musgrave, along with other shipwrecked sailors. The opening of the narrative introduces Harry's situation, detailing the hardships faced by his family after his father's long absence at sea, and sets up the emotional backdrop for Harry's adventure. Uncle Jack's generosity leads to Harry's apprenticeship as an officer on the "Lily," embarking on a quest filled with diverse experiences—from harsh nautical challenges to interactions with pirates. The text captures the essence of adventure during seafaring times, complete with rich descriptions of maritime life and dynamics among the crew, and creates a suspenseful atmosphere where the characters must navigate both physical dangers and emotional struggles. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2007-05-15 Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England Original publication data not identified Christian life -- Juvenile fiction Pirates -- Juvenile fiction Voyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction Seafaring life -- Juvenile fiction Rescues -- Juvenile fiction Sailors -- Juvenile fiction Shipwrecks -- Juvenile fiction PZ Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/21469 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/21469 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133508.0 21469