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100 1 _aKingston, William Henry Giles,
_d1814-1880
245 1 0 _aTwice Lost
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 2007-05-16
508 _aProduced by Nick Hodson of London, England
520 _a"Twice Lost" by W.H.G. Kingston is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story follows young Godfrey Rayner as he embarks on a nautical adventure, starting his journey as a midshipman on the corvette "Heroine". Throughout his voyage, he encounters pirates, treacherous waters, and a variety of characters, including a lost boy named Harry, who becomes integral to the unfolding narrative. At the start of the novel, Godfrey reflects on the emotional farewell to his family before joining the "Heroine". He and his fellow midshipmen quickly adjust to ship life, anticipating exhilarating seafaring encounters. The narrative grabs attention as Godfrey’s ship is ordered to pursue a pirate vessel, leading to various skirmishes, the rescue of a boy from enslavement, and the introduction of Dicky Popo, a lad who possesses a rich backstory involving missing parents and a life shaped by circumstance. The opening sets the stage for an adventure filled with camaraderie, danger, and the quest for freedom, promising a gripping exploration of naval life and personal discovery. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aAustralia -- Fiction
653 _aAdventure stories
653 _aShipwrecks -- Fiction
700 1 _aStanilard, C. J.
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/21493
999 _c62661
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