The Kingston, William Henry Giles 1814-1880 creator Groome, William H. C. 1860-1914 text utu 2007 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The South Sea Whaler" by W.H.G. Kingston is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story revolves around a young boy named Walter and his sister Alice, who join their father, Captain Tredeagle, on what is meant to be his last whaling voyage in the South Seas. The narrative unfolds with the explorations and adventures at sea, leading to confrontations with mutinous crew members, dramatic whale hunts, and the challenges faced by the children as they navigate treacherous waters and hostile circumstances. The opening of the book sets the stage for a nautical adventure filled with both personal and external conflict. It introduces Captain Tredeagle, who is determined to provide for his children following their mother's death during a previous voyage, while also hinting at the troubles that lie ahead with the crew's growing discontent. Speculation of mutiny soon arises, and amid the engaging descriptions of marine life and the intricacies of shipboard life, Alice and Walter's fates are intertwined with their father's leadership amidst growing dangers at sea. As tensions rise, the children are thrust into a world of peril and bravery, making the narrative ripe for exploration of themes such as familial duty, survival, and the harsh realities of life at sea. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2007-05-15 Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England Original publication data not identified Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction Adventure and adventurers -- Juvenile fiction Voyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction Ship captains -- Juvenile fiction Natural history -- Juvenile fiction Shipwrecks -- Juvenile fiction Whaling -- Juvenile fiction Oceania -- Juvenile fiction PZ Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/21479 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/21479 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133508.0 21479