Kingston, William Henry Giles 1814-1880 creator Harral, Horace text utu 2011 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Jack Buntline" by William Henry Giles Kingston is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story follows the life of Jack Buntline, a sailor boy who faces hardship early in life, losing his mother and entering a workhouse before running away to sea. The novel explores themes of adventure, resilience, and the moral dilemmas faced by sailors during this period. At the start of the story, the preface discusses the contrasting images of sailors, highlighting both the gallant heroes and the brutal realities of life at sea. Jack Buntline, introduced as an orphaned boy, is taken on board a ship after expressing his desire to escape the harsh conditions of the workhouse. The narrative then follows his struggles aboard the ship, detailing the perils of stormy seas, the dangers of a harsh crew, and the tumultuous experiences of seafaring life. As Jack navigates through these challenges, he discovers the importance of kindness and faith amidst trials, setting the stage for his growth as a character throughout the novel. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2011-08-29 Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England Original publication data not identified Seafaring life -- Juvenile fiction Sailors -- Juvenile fiction PZ Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/37256 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/37256 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133841.0 37256