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100	1		_aKingston, William Henry Giles, _d1814-1880
245	1	0	_aFrom Powder Monkey to Admiral: A Story of Naval Adventure
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 2007-05-09
508			_aProduced by Nick Hodson of London, England
520			_a"From Powder Monkey to Admiral: A Story of Naval Adventure" by W.H.G. Kingston is a historical adventure novel written in the late 19th century. The story follows the journey of three boys, Jack, Tom, and Bill, who join the British Navy as powder monkeys at the lowest rating and aspire to rise through the ranks, with one of them set on becoming an admiral. Kingston illustrates themes of bravery, camaraderie, and the pursuit of honor amidst the backdrop of naval warfare. The opening of the narrative introduces Jack, Tom, and Bill as they board the frigate "Foxhound", setting the scene for their naval adventures. Each boy comes with a distinct background: Bill is a London orphan, Tom is a runaway from a solicitor's household, and Jack is the son of a fisherman. As they adjust to the chaotic life on the ship, they begin their training as powder monkeys, tasked with supporting the crew during naval exercises. The chapter paints a vivid picture of their initial experiences at sea, highlighting their fears and ambitions, as well as the various colorful characters they encounter among the crew and press-gang. The scene effectively establishes the boys' camaraderie and sets the stage for the challenges and battles they will face throughout their naval journey. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aSailing -- Juvenile fiction
653			_aTreasure troves -- Juvenile fiction
653			_aAdventure and adventurers -- Juvenile fiction
653			_aVoyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction
653			_aSeafaring life -- Juvenile fiction
653			_aShip captains -- Juvenile fiction
653			_aRescues -- Juvenile fiction
653			_aShipwrecks -- Juvenile fiction
653			_aSmugglers -- Juvenile fiction
653			_aGreat Britain -- History, Naval -- 18th century -- Juvenile fiction
700	1		_aWebb, Archibald, _d1887-1944
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/21404
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