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_aKingston, William Henry Giles, _d1814-1880 |
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| 245 | 1 | 4 | _aThe Cruise of the "Dainty"; Or, Rovings in the Pacific |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2007 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2007-05-15 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Nick Hodson of London, England | ||
| 520 | _a"The Cruise of the 'Dainty'; Or, Rovings in the Pacific" by William H. G. Kingston is an adventurous novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative follows the escapades of Harry Morton and his brother Ned on their schooner, the Dainty, as they navigate the treacherous waters of the Pacific, dealing with hostile natives, trying weather conditions, and unexpected challenges. Along the way, they encounter various characters, including a young stowaway named Dick Tilston, whose journey intertwines with the crew's mission. The opening of the story introduces the reader to the Dainty as she drifts in a calamitous calm on the Pacific Ocean. The crew is portrayed as a mix of experienced sailors and eager novices, including Harry, who tries to maintain buoyancy amid their frustrations and the oppressive heat. The narrative swiftly establishes an air of tension as they anticipate the dangers lurking in these waters, including perilous reefs and the potential hostility of the islanders. As preparations for their upcoming adventures unfold, themes of responsibility and camaraderie amongst the crew begin to shine through, particularly as they prepare to confront the challenges both at sea and on the islands they aim to explore. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aSeafaring life -- Juvenile fiction | ||
| 653 | _aSailors -- Juvenile fiction | ||
| 653 | _aSchooners -- Juvenile fiction | ||
| 653 | _aIslands of the Pacific -- Juvenile fiction | ||
| 653 | _aMissions -- Islands of the Pacific -- Juvenile fiction | ||
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