William Henry Giles Kingston

Adventures Of Dick Onslow In The Far West (1887)

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Produktbeschreibung

The Adventures of Dick Onslow in the Far West is a classic novel written by William Henry Giles Kingston in 1887. The story follows the eponymous hero, Dick Onslow, as he travels to the American West in search of adventure and fortune. Along the way, he encounters a variety of colorful characters, including Native Americans, cowboys, and gold prospectors. As Dick explores the vast and rugged landscape of the West, he faces numerous challenges and dangers, from treacherous rivers and harsh weather conditions to hostile bandits and outlaws. However, he also experiences moments of great excitement and triumph, such as when he discovers a rich vein of gold or saves a group of settlers from a vicious attack. Throughout the book, Kingston vividly portrays the rugged beauty of the American West, as well as the complex social and political issues of the time, including the conflict between Native Americans and white settlers. The Adventures of Dick Onslow in the Far West is a thrilling and engaging tale of exploration, adventure, and courage that will captivate readers of all ages.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 232
• Erscheinungstermin: 13. Januar 2009
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 13mm
• Gewicht: 343g
• ISBN-13: 9781437474565
• ISBN-10: 143747456X
• Artikelnr.: 25911117

Autorenporträt

William Henry Giles Kingston (February 28, 1814 - August 5, 1880), sometimes known as W. H. G. Kingston, was an English author of boys' adventure stories. On February 28, 1814, William Henry Giles Kingston was born in Harley Street, London. He was the oldest child of Lucy Henry Kingston and Frances Sophia Rooke, a granddaughter of Sir Giles Rooke, a Court for Common Pleas Judge. Kingston's paternal grandfather, John Kingston (1736-1820), was a Member of Parliament who, although owning a plantation in Demerara, was a staunch supporter of the Abolition of the Slave Trade. Kingston's father, Lucy, started a wine business in Oporto, and he lived there for many years, making frequent trips to England and establishing a lifelong love of the sea.