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100 1 _aKingston, William Henry Giles,
_d1814-1880
245 1 0 _aSalt Water: The Sea Life and Adventures of Neil D'Arcy the Midshipman
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 2007-05-15
508 _aProduced by Nick Hodson of London, England
520 _a"Salt Water: The Sea Life and Adventures of Neil D'Arcy the Midshipman" by W H G Kingston is a fictional novel written in the mid-19th century. The story centers on the adventures of a young boy named Neil D'Arcy, who joins the Royal Navy as a midshipman under the guardianship of his uncle. Set mainly in the Mediterranean, the narrative is expected to unravel themes of bravery, adventure, and the challenges faced at sea, laden with action and suspense. At the start of the book, Neil D'Arcy shares his upbringing and strong inclination towards a life at sea, influenced by his seafaring butler, Larry Harrigan. After losing both his parents, Neil is entrusted to his uncle, Counsellor D'Arcy, and quickly decides to pursue a naval career. The opening chapters describe his training and preparation for life aboard the ship "Serpent", including encounters with fellow midshipmen and insights into the realities of naval life. As Neil gears up for his adventures, readers are introduced to the rich landscape of maritime culture and the impending challenges that await him in the thrilling expanse of the sea. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aSeafaring life -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aMidshipmen -- Juvenile fiction
700 1 _aLacey, C. J. de
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/21476
999 _c62644
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