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100	1		_aKingston, William Henry Giles, _d1814-1880
245	1	0	_aMy First Voyage to Southern Seas
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"My First Voyage to Southern Seas" by W.H.G. Kingston is an adventure novel written in the mid-19th century. The story revolves around the young hero, Ralph Marsden, who embarks on a quest to rescue his elder brother, Alfred, after the family's fortunes decline following their father's sudden death. Set against the backdrop of maritime exploration, the narrative explores themes of bravery, family bonds, and the adventures that await at sea. At the start of the novel, readers are introduced to Ralph's loving family life in London, detailing their close-knit relationships and the impact of their father's untimely death on their lives. As the story unfolds, Ralph decides to go to sea as a midshipman in search of his brother, believed to be lost in the Southern Seas. The opening chapters also provide vivid descriptions of the family's grief, Ralph's determination, and his preparations for a journey filled with hope and the unknown challenges of life at sea. With an engaging combination of adventure, nautical detail, and emotional depth, the book sets the stage for Ralph’s journey towards both self-discovery and the perils that lie ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aVoyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction
653			_aOceania -- Juvenile fiction
700	1		_aPearse, Alfred, _d1855-1933
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/21504
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