TY  - BOOK
AU  - Kingston,William Henry Giles
AU  - Webb,Archibald
TI  - Will Weatherhelm: The Yarn of an Old Sailor
AV  - PR 
PY  - 2007///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Sea stories
KW  - Sailors -- Fiction
N1  - Release date is 2007-05-16; Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England; Original publication data not identified
N2  - "Will Weatherhelm: The Yarn of an Old Sailor" by William Henry Giles Kingston is a historical novel written in the mid-19th century. The story is set at the end of the 18th century and captures the adventurous life of the main character, Will Weatherhelm, the son of a Shetlander sailor. The narrative explores themes of adventure, maritime challenges, and Will's journey to becoming a sailor against the backdrop of perilous seas and shipwrecks.  The opening of the book introduces readers to Will's family background, detailing his father's seafaring legacy and tragic fate at sea. Will, raised by his grandmother and aunt in Devonshire, is a spirited boy who longs for adventure, leading him to be enticed by his friend Charley's invitation to join a sailing life aboard the Kite, a schooner. As Will navigates his budding desires, the narrative delves deep into his struggles with familial duties, the excitement of life at sea, and the looming dangers that sailors face, setting the stage for a rich story full of trials, camaraderie, and self-discovery. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/21505
ER  -