02223cam a22003733u 4500 23260 UtSlPG 20260610133531.0 m cr n 260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PZ Kingston, William Henry Giles, 1814-1880 The Two Whalers; Or, Adventures in the Pacific 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 2007-10-31 Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England "The Two Whalers; Or, Adventures in the Pacific" by W.H.G. Kingston is a maritime adventure novel written in the mid-19th century. It follows the journey of a young boy named Jack who embarks on a whaling voyage aboard the ship "Eagle." The narrative introduces themes of maritime life, camaraderie, and the challenges faced while exploring the treacherous waters of the Pacific. At the start of the story, Jack, a teenager from Deal, is inspired to take to the sea after his brother Bill returns from his own maritime adventures. Jack attends a nautical college and excels in his studies before sailing with Captain Hake. The opening captures Jack's excitement and trepidation as he navigates early challenges, including rough weather and encounters with mutineers and pirates. Jack's relationship with fellow apprentice Andrew Medley hints at the camaraderie and mutual support that will be essential throughout their perilous journey into the vast Pacific Ocean. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction Friendship -- Juvenile fiction Siblings -- Juvenile fiction Seafaring life -- Juvenile fiction Sailors -- Juvenile fiction Whaling -- Juvenile fiction Whalers (Persons) -- Juvenile fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/23260 64312 64312