William Henry Giles Kingston

Manco, le chef péruvien ou, Les aventures d'un Anglais au pays des Incas

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Produktbeschreibung

Ce livre classique a été initialement publié il y a des décennies sous le titre ""Manco, the Peruvian Chief Or, An Englishman's Adventures in the Country of the Incas"" . Il a maintenant été traduit par Writat en langue française pour leurs lecteurs francophones. Chez Writat, nous sommes passionnés par la préservation du patrimoine littéraire du passé. Nous avons traduit ce livre en français afin que les générations présentes et futures puissent le lire et le conserver.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Writat
• Seitenzahl: 244
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Juni 2024
• Französisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 15mm
• Gewicht: 402g
• ISBN-13: 9789359256627
• ISBN-10: 9359256625
• Artikelnr.: 70924889

Autorenporträt

William Henry Giles Kingston, commonly known as W.H.G. Kingston, was an English author celebrated for his adventure novels, particularly those targeted at young readers. Born on February 28, 1814, in Westminster, London, he was educated at Trinity College. Kingston gained fame for his engaging stories of exploration, heroism, and adventure, which appealed to the youthful imagination. His works often revolved around characters who embarked on thrilling journeys or faced great challenges, promoting virtues such as bravery, loyalty, and perseverance. These themes made Kingston one of the most notable figures in 19th-century children's literature. Over his career, he wrote numerous books, many of which were set in maritime or exotic locations, offering young readers both excitement and moral lessons. He spent most of his life in London, where he passed away on August 5, 1880, at the age of 66. His legacy lives on through his adventure stories, which continue to inspire and entertain readers interested in tales of courage and adventure.