Project Gutenberg 2007-05-15 Public domain in the USA. 167 Kingston, William Henry Giles 1814 1880 Kingston, W. H. G. Kingston, W.H.G. Webb, Archibald 1887 1944 Webb, A. B. (Archibald Bertram) Webb, Arch. Webb, Archie Paddy Finn Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England "Paddy Finn" by William Henry Giles Kingston is a historical adventure novel written in the mid-19th century. The story follows Terence O'Finnahan, affectionately nicknamed Paddy Finn, as he embarks on a tumultuous journey from his ancestral home to life as a midshipman in the Royal Navy. This work is characterized by its richly detailed narrative and fast-paced action, with themes of adventure, bravery, and the challenges of naval life. The opening of the novel introduces Terence as he prepares to join the naval service, exploring his family background and connections, particularly with his uncle Major McMahon. Terence's excitement is palpable as he learns that he will serve aboard the frigate "Liffy" alongside his foster brother, Larry Harrigan. The vivid descriptions of Castle Ballinahone and Terence's lively family life set the stage for his transition to the sea. As he leaves home, Terence experiences a range of emotions, from the thrill of adventure to the bittersweet nature of farewells, foreshadowing the trials and tribulations he will face in his naval career. This initial chapter deftly combines humor, familial love, and a sense of impending adventure, establishing a foundation for the unfolding tale. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 75.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Seafaring life -- Juvenile fiction Great Britain. Royal Navy -- Juvenile fiction Midshipmen -- Juvenile fiction PZ Text Category: Historical Novels Category: Adventure Category: Novels Category: British Literature 872036 2025-07-09T06:04:55.183078 text/html 892903 2007-05-15T14:45:26 text/html 466880 2025-07-09T06:05:06.006995 application/epub+zip 479761 2025-07-09T06:04:58.363071 application/epub+zip 392896 2025-07-09T06:04:56.887062 application/epub+zip 754709 2025-07-09T06:05:11.702955 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 742090 2025-07-09T06:05:05.100057 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 629268 2022-09-10T07:35:40.821852 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 846615 2025-07-09T06:04:54.316075 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 846521 2007-05-15T14:45:26 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20824 2025-07-09T06:05:11.835094 application/rdf+xml 11516 2025-07-09T06:04:57.524037 image/jpeg 3056 2025-07-09T06:04:57.271016 image/jpeg 383365 2007-05-15T14:45:28 application/octet-stream application/zip 311483 2007-05-15T14:45:28 application/octet-stream application/zip 452437 2025-07-09T06:04:55.258073 application/octet-stream application/zip 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 en.wikipedia