TY  - BOOK
AU  - Henty,G.A.
AU  - Stacey,W.S.
TI  - In Greek Waters: A Story of the Grecian War of Independence
AV  - PZ 
PY  - 2013///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
KW  - Adventure stories
KW  - Friendship -- Juvenile fiction
KW  - Fathers and sons -- Juvenile fiction
KW  - Rescues -- Juvenile fiction
KW  - Sailors -- Juvenile fiction
KW  - Youth -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
KW  - Soldiers -- Juvenile fiction
KW  - Prisoners -- Juvenile fiction
KW  - Greece -- History -- War of Independence, 1821-1829 -- Juvenile fiction
N1  - Release date is 2013-03-08; Produced by David Edwards, Matthew Wheaton and the Online
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N2  - "In Greek Waters: A Story of the Grecian War of Independence" by G. A. Henty is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The book is set against the backdrop of the Greek War of Independence, focusing on the adventures of the main character, Horace Beveridge, a young boy with familial ties to Greece as he embarks on a journey of discovery and action amid the conflicts and tumult of this pivotal historical period. This narrative promises a blend of fictional adventure with an authentic depiction of historical events.  The opening of the novel introduces readers to the character of Horace Beveridge and his unique family background; he is the son of a Greek scholar and a mother who loved and longed for her native homeland. It describes his sheltered upbringing, steeped in Greek learning, contrasting with a desire for a more adventurous life at sea. As Horace grows, he expresses a keen interest in sailing, which drives the narrative forward. The stage is set for his adventures, emphasizing his longing for excitement and exploration as he relates to the tumultuous events surrounding the Greek War of Independence. His character is portrayed as simultaneously scholarly and spirited, hinting at the duality of his life as he navigates the challenges and intrigue of both family responsibilities and his yearning for adventure. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/42276
ER  -