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"Mark Seaworth" by William Henry Giles Kingston is an exhilarating maritime adventure that navigates the high seas of naval exploits and coming-of-age trials. Set against the backdrop of seafaring exploration, the novel immerses readers in a world of courage, shipwrecks, and naval battles. Through Mark Seaworth's journey, readers witness the transformative power of friendship and the unwavering bravery required for survival amidst the perils of the ocean. As the protagonist faces harrowing challenges, his character development unfolds with depth and nuance, highlighting the nautical expertise…mehr

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"Mark Seaworth" by William Henry Giles Kingston is an exhilarating maritime adventure that navigates the high seas of naval exploits and coming-of-age trials. Set against the backdrop of seafaring exploration, the novel immerses readers in a world of courage, shipwrecks, and naval battles. Through Mark Seaworth's journey, readers witness the transformative power of friendship and the unwavering bravery required for survival amidst the perils of the ocean. As the protagonist faces harrowing challenges, his character development unfolds with depth and nuance, highlighting the nautical expertise and heroism demanded by his adventures. Kingston masterfully captures the essence of maritime fiction, painting vivid scenes of naval exploits and the camaraderie forged in the face of danger. Amidst the backdrop of naval battles and exploration, "Mark Seaworth" serves as a captivating tale of resilience and fortitude, showcasing the enduring spirit of the human soul in the vast expanse of the ocean. With its thrilling narrative and rich nautical detail, this novel stands as a testament to the timeless allure of maritime adventures and the enduring legacy of courage on the high seas.
Autorenporträt
William Henry Giles Kingston, also known as W. H. G. Kingston, was an English writer of boys' adventure stories. William Henry Giles Kingston was born in Harley Street, London, on February 28, 1814. He was Lucy Henry Kingston's eldest son, and he married Frances Sophia Rooke, the daughter of Sir Giles Rooke, a Court of Common Pleas Judge. Kingston's paternal grandfather, John Kingston (1736-1820), was a Member of Parliament who fought for the abolition of slavery while owning a plantation in Demerara. His father Lucy established a wine business in Oporto, and Kingston spent several years there, making regular trips to England and establishing a lifelong love of the water. He attended Trinity College, Cambridge, and then joined his father's wine business, but he quickly developed a passion for writing. His newspaper writings about Portugal were translated into Portuguese, and he aided in the signing of the commercial pact with Portugal in 1842, when Donna Maria da Gloria bestowed upon him an order of Portuguese knighthood and a pension. His debut novel, The Circassian Chief, was released in 1844. While still living in Oporto, he published The Prime Minister, a historical book partially based on the life of Sebastiao Jose de Carvalho e Melo, 1st Marquis of Pombal, and Lusitanian Sketches, a travelogue of Portugal.