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Kingston, William Henry Giles
1814
1880
Kingston, W. H. G.
Kingston, W.H.G.
Groome, William H. C.
1860
1914
Groome, W. H. C. (William H. C.)
Groome, W.H.C.
The South Sea Whaler
Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England
"The South Sea Whaler" by W.H.G. Kingston is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story revolves around a young boy named Walter and his sister Alice, who join their father, Captain Tredeagle, on what is meant to be his last whaling voyage in the South Seas. The narrative unfolds with the explorations and adventures at sea, leading to confrontations with mutinous crew members, dramatic whale hunts, and the challenges faced by the children as they navigate treacherous waters and hostile circumstances. The opening of the book sets the stage for a nautical adventure filled with both personal and external conflict. It introduces Captain Tredeagle, who is determined to provide for his children following their mother's death during a previous voyage, while also hinting at the troubles that lie ahead with the crew's growing discontent. Speculation of mutiny soon arises, and amid the engaging descriptions of marine life and the intricacies of shipboard life, Alice and Walter's fates are intertwined with their father's leadership amidst growing dangers at sea. As tensions rise, the children are thrust into a world of peril and bravery, making the narrative ripe for exploration of themes such as familial duty, survival, and the harsh realities of life at sea. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 74.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Adventure and adventurers -- Juvenile fiction
Voyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction
Ship captains -- Juvenile fiction
Natural history -- Juvenile fiction
Shipwrecks -- Juvenile fiction
Whaling -- Juvenile fiction
Oceania -- Juvenile fiction
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Category: Adventure
Category: Novels
Category: British Literature
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