Happy Jack, and Other Tales of the Sea (eBook, ePUB) - Kingston, William Henry Giles
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William Henry Giles Kingston's 'Happy Jack, and Other Tales of the Sea' is a collection of maritime adventures that showcase the author's vivid storytelling and deep knowledge of the sea. The book is written in a style that immerses the readers in the thrilling world of sailors, pirates, and naval battles, making it a quintessential piece of 19th-century maritime literature. Each tale is carefully crafted with attention to detail, offering a glimpse into the dangers and excitement of life at sea during the Age of Sail. Kingston's use of nautical terminology and his descriptive narratives add…mehr

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William Henry Giles Kingston's 'Happy Jack, and Other Tales of the Sea' is a collection of maritime adventures that showcase the author's vivid storytelling and deep knowledge of the sea. The book is written in a style that immerses the readers in the thrilling world of sailors, pirates, and naval battles, making it a quintessential piece of 19th-century maritime literature. Each tale is carefully crafted with attention to detail, offering a glimpse into the dangers and excitement of life at sea during the Age of Sail. Kingston's use of nautical terminology and his descriptive narratives add authenticity and depth to the stories, making them both engaging and educational. A must-read for enthusiasts of seafaring adventures and historical fiction, 'Happy Jack, and Other Tales of the Sea' is a captivating collection that will leave readers enthralled by the mysteries of the ocean and the bravery of sailors from a bygone era.
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.