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100 1 _aKingston, William Henry Giles,
_d1814-1880
245 1 0 _aJames Braithwaite, the Supercargo: The Story of his Adventures Ashore and Afloat
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2007
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2007-05-08
508 _aProduced by Nick Hodson of London, England
520 _a"James Braithwaite, the Supercargo: The Story of His Adventures Ashore and Afloat" by W.H.G. Kingston is a historical adventure novel written in the late 19th century. The story follows James Braithwaite, a young man who embarks on a maritime journey, taking on the role of supercargo—a position responsible for overseeing cargo on a ship. As he navigates the treacherous waters of his adventures, readers can expect a mix of thrilling encounters and the challenges of maritime life against the backdrop of a lively historical context. The beginning of the novel introduces us to James Braithwaite, who is seeking to board the ship "Barbara" amidst the bustling activity of Portsmouth Harbor. He is accompanied by the old boatman Bob and his young assistant Jerry as they face the chaotic seas filled with military and merchant vessels preparing for action. As Braithwaite tries to find his ship, the narrative captures the vivid atmosphere of the harbor, described with detail as various ships are fitted for war. After some difficulty, Braithwaite reunites with his schoolmate Jack Newall, who offers him shelter for the night, setting the stage for the adventures that lie ahead. This opening not only establishes the protagonist's character and his mission but also hints at the dangers and challenges that will arise in the course of his journey. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aGreat Britain -- History, Naval -- 19th century -- Fiction
700 1 _aDugdale, Thomas Cantrell,
_d1880-1952
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/21386
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