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100 1 _aKingston, William Henry Giles,
_d1814-1880
245 1 0 _aWashed Ashore; Or, The Tower of Stormount Bay
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2007
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2007-11-06
508 _aProduced by Nick Hodson of London, England
520 _a"Washed Ashore; or, The Tower of Stormount Bay" by W.H.G. Kingston is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around young Jack Askew, who lives in Stormount Tower on the south coast of England. His adventurous spirit leads him into trouble with smugglers, setting the stage for a narrative filled with themes of courage, family ties, and the hope of rescue amidst perilous circumstances. At the start of the book, we are introduced to Stormount Tower, a historical and picturesque structure overlooking the sea, inhabited by Captain Askew, his family, and their loyal servant Tom. Jack Askew, the captain's son, becomes embroiled in an escapade with smugglers that culminates in a critical decision to go to sea to escape punishment. Meanwhile, his family is torn with worry for his safety, leading to mysterious happenings and the eventual quest to uncover the truth about Jack's fate. With the gripping backdrop of coastal life, elements of adventure, and budding relationships, the opening encapsulates a vivid world where danger lurks close to home, making the story compelling for young adult readers. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aConduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aSiblings -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aAdventure and adventurers -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aVoyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aSailors -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aShipwrecks -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aSmuggling -- Juvenile fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/23387
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