Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog Project Gutenberg 2006-05-14 Public domain in the USA. 807 Kingsley, Charles 1819 1875 Kingley, Charles Kingsley, C. (Charles) Westward Ho! Or, The Voyages and Adventures of Sir Amyas Leigh, Knight, of Burrough, in the County of Devon, in the Reign of Her Most Glorious Majesty Queen Elizabeth Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Westward_Ho!_(novel) Produced by Donald Lainson and David Widger "Westward Ho!" by Charles Kingsley is a historical novel written in the mid-19th century that celebrates the spirit of adventure and exploration during the Age of Elizabeth. The narrative follows young Amyas Leigh, who hails from Devon and is inspired by the exploits of famous mariners like Sir Francis Drake. As Amyas dreams of sailing the seas and fighting the Spaniards, he encounters various characters, including the charismatic adventurer John Oxenham, setting the stage for his own voyages and adventures. The opening of "Westward Ho!" immerses readers in the picturesque seaside town of Bideford, where the protagonist, Amyas Leigh, is captivated by tales of sailors and treasure. A lively conversation among sailors in a tavern reveals a past adventure filled with riches and conflict, fired by Oxenham’s bold recounting. Through vivid descriptions of the scenery and the characters’ interactions, Kingsley establishes a vibrant sense of community and sets the tone for Amyas's budding aspirations. The beginning captures both the youthful ambition of Amyas and the historical context of maritime exploration, drawing readers into a world of adventure and national pride. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 73.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Great Britain -- History -- Elizabeth, 1558-1603 -- Fiction PR Text Historical Fiction Category: Historical Novels Category: Adventure Category: British Literature 1656030 2025-08-01T11:18:56.419913 text/html 1715057 2021-01-27T16:40:11 text/html; charset=utf-8 601161 2021-01-27T16:40:11 text/html; charset=utf-8 application/zip 738779 2025-08-01T11:19:14.500807 application/epub+zip 769589 2025-08-01T11:19:01.218817 application/epub+zip 707576 2025-08-01T11:18:59.484864 application/epub+zip 1307381 2025-08-01T11:19:24.984713 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1248303 2025-08-01T11:19:13.172760 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 988840 2022-09-01T12:39:32.921948 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1451416 2025-08-01T11:18:52.863861 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 1450722 2018-03-15T16:48:00 text/plain; charset=utf-8 576440 2018-03-15T16:48:44 text/plain; charset=utf-8 application/zip 1432681 2006-05-13T16:11:42 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 574141 2006-05-13T16:11:56 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 20937 2025-08-01T11:19:25.180697 application/rdf+xml 26792 2025-08-01T11:19:00.051815 image/jpeg 4805 2025-08-01T11:18:59.773823 image/jpeg 722912 2025-08-01T11:18:56.540874 application/octet-stream application/zip en.wikipedia