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100 1 _aKingston, William Henry Giles,
_d1814-1880
245 1 4 _aThe Cruise of the Frolic
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2010
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2010-11-29
508 _aProduced by Nick Hodson of London, England
520 _a"The Cruise of the Frolic" by W.H.G. Kingston is a fictional narrative written in the mid-19th century. This seafaring adventure captures the experiences of a group of young people as they embark on nautical journeys aboard the yacht "Frolic," led by the exuberant Ned Hearty. The plot revolves around themes of romance, camaraderie, and the pleasures of yachting, alongside the excitement of social gatherings and regattas. The opening of the narrative sets the stage with the introduction of the main characters and the vibrant yachting culture of Cowes, particularly during regatta season. It begins with a preface suggesting that the adventures recounted are rooted in the author’s experiences, while the first chapter presents a nostalgic look at the lively scene of a regatta filled with colorful boats and enthusiastic participants. We meet a variety of characters, including Miss Seaton, the belle of the group, and others preparing for a day on the water. The lively interactions aboard the "Frolic" are animated by playful banter and burgeoning romantic interests, hinting at future entanglements as the group embarks on their day of excitement on the waves. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aConduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aPirates -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aYachts -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aAdventure and adventurers -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aVoyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aSeafaring life -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aNatural history -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aSailors -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aYouth -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aCourtship -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aMediterranean Region -- Description and travel -- Juvenile fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/34488
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