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100 1 _aKingston, William Henry Giles,
_d1814-1880
245 1 0 _aRoger Willoughby: A Story of the Times of Benbow
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"Roger Willoughby: A Story of the Times of Benbow" by William Henry Giles Kingston is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The story follows young Roger Willoughby as he navigates adventures amidst the political and social upheaval of his time, encountering various maritime challenges and personal aspirations of becoming a sailor. The narrative introduces characters like Stephen Battiscombe, Roger's friend, and the experienced Captain Benbow, who play significant roles in shaping Roger's journey and dreams. The opening of the book establishes the setting along the Dorsetshire coast, where Roger and his companion Stephen engage in light-hearted conversation about a ship they observe at sea. Roger expresses his longing for adventure and exploration beyond his sheltered life, particularly yearning to sail with the approaching vessel. As the boys plan to investigate the ship, they receive permission from their families, setting the stage for Roger's eventual departure to sea. This introduction effectively sets a tone of youthful curiosity and foreshadows the rich adventures ahead, intertwined with the political tensions of the era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aPirates -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aSailing -- 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 _aShipwrecks -- Juvenile fiction
700 1 _aWebb, Archibald,
_d1887-1944
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/21484
999 _c62652
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