02487cam a22003973u 4500 34487 UtSlPG 20260610133804.0 m cr n 260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PZ Kingston, William Henry Giles, 1814-1880 The Perils and Adventures of Harry Skipwith by Land and Sea Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2010 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2010-11-29 Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England "The Perils and Adventures of Harry Skipwith by Land and Sea" by W.H.G. Kingston is a fictional novel written in the mid-19th century. The book narrates the thrilling escapades of Harry Skipwith, a young man driven by an insatiable desire for adventure and exploration. As he sets off to travel across the globe, the story promises to unveil encounters with diverse cultures and perilous situations. The opening of the novel introduces Harry's adventurous spirit influenced by a lineage of explorers and adventurers in his family. He makes an impulsive decision to leave home, driven by tales of distant lands and a longing for excitement. As he embarks on his journey aboard a ship, Harry encounters various challenges, including a harrowing accident on the Mississippi River that leads to his struggle for survival amidst drowning passengers and a fierce alligator. The beginning of the story sets the stage for an action-filled adventure, where Harry's bravery and quick thinking are put to the test as he rescues a fellow passenger, Peter, amidst chaos and danger. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Adventure stories Indians of North America -- Juvenile fiction Voyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction Canada -- Juvenile fiction Shipwrecks -- Juvenile fiction Slavery -- Juvenile fiction Frontier and pioneer life -- Canada -- Juvenile fiction Black people -- Juvenile fiction Frontier and pioneer life -- United States -- Juvenile fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/34487 75333 75333