Peter the Whaler, by William Henry Giles Kingston
As one of the home window to open up the new globe, this Peter The Whaler, By William Henry Giles Kingston provides its incredible writing from the author. Published in one of the preferred publishers, this publication Peter The Whaler, By William Henry Giles Kingston turneds into one of the most needed books lately. Actually, the book will certainly not matter if that Peter The Whaler, By William Henry Giles Kingston is a best seller or otherwise. Every publication will certainly constantly offer best resources to get the viewers all finest.
Peter the Whaler, by William Henry Giles Kingston
Best Ebook Online Peter the Whaler, by William Henry Giles Kingston
“Peter,” said my father, with a stern look, though the tone of his voice had more of sorrow in it than anger, “this conduct, if you persist in it, will bring ruin on you, and grief and shame on my head and to your mother’s heart. Look there, boy, and answer me: Are not those presumptive evidences of your guilt? Where did they come from?” He pointed, as he spoke, to several head of game, pheasants, partridges, and hares, which lay on the ground, while I stood before him leaning on my gun, my eyes not daring to meet his, which I knew were fixed on me. My two dogs crouched at my feet, looking as if they also were culprits and fully comprehended the tenor of his words.
Peter the Whaler, by William Henry Giles Kingston- Published on: 2015-06-30
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 11.00" h x .22" w x 8.50" l, .54 pounds
- Binding: Paperback
- 96 pages
Where to Download Peter the Whaler, by William Henry Giles Kingston
Most helpful customer reviews
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A rewarding story of high adventure By Reliquiae Peter the Whaler (not to be confused with the author's other books, Peter Trawl: The Adventures of a Whaler or The Two Whalers), was published in 1851, the same year as Melville's great whaling tale. This was William H.G. Kingston's first book for boys. Apparently, it was so well received that, going forward, he devoted himself to writing for this enthusiastic audience. Well over 100 books for boys and young people would follow. This is a very nice Kindle edition. My only gripe is that the Table of Contents (36 chapters) is located inconveniently at the back of the book.Like many of Kingston's stories, this one takes place on the high seas, at least in part. It contains all the ingredients of a great boy's adventure tale: shipwrecks, kidnapping, piracy, whaling, and survival in the untamed Arctic.And also like his other books, this one is a moral tale. It follows the early life and adventures of a wayward boy. At the beginning of the story, Peter, a clergyman's son, has fallen in with another delinquent youth. Eventually, Peter is caught poaching, and in a well-intentioned effort to reform the errant lad, the magistrate consigns him to service on a ship carrying cargo and emigrants to Canada. Now separated from his home and family, young Peter must learn the harsh realities of a sailor's lot and the difficult lessons which that life entails.Life onboard the ship is far from pleasant for Peter and even worse for the poor emigrants forced to endure deplorable living conditions throughout the voyage. "They were looked upon by the officers as so many sheep or pigs, and treated with no more consideration," Peter laments. Actually, Kingston often wrote about the plight of emigrants and even led an organization that promoted improving the British immigration system.Peter's voyage to North America is not without its tragedy and adventure, which becomes a pattern for the action that follows in the remainder of the story. Indeed, for the balance of the book, life for the young man is one exhilarating escapade after another, each of which calls upon his courage and helps to form his character. In fact, just about all of Peter's adventures include mishaps and calamity, and it is in these that the author is at his best as a storyteller and moral guide. Allowing Peter to narrate the events lets the reader experience his adventure and observe how each circumstance works to develop character and virtue.The author obviously wrote in another age for boys who longed to do the daring deeds they supposed decent men did. Kingston embraced his role as a moral mentor for youth in these manly pursuits. He was not alone in that endeavor but was part of a golden age of adventure writers like G.A. Henty, R.M. Ballantyne, and George Manville Fenn. Sadly, the works of these writers have been mostly consigned to boxes and back shelves awaiting rediscovery by a new generation that will enjoy and revere them again.Peter the Whaler is a fine read and a great place to start enjoying William H.G. Kingston's novels. Notwithstanding copious 19th century nautical details, some archaic vocabulary, and a few insensitive appellations (e.g., references to native American "savages" and a nasty pirate frequently called "the black"), the book is a gem of an adventure tale and well worth the time and investment it will take to become absorbed in it.
See all 1 customer reviews... Peter the Whaler, by William Henry Giles KingstonPeter the Whaler, by William Henry Giles Kingston PDF
Peter the Whaler, by William Henry Giles Kingston iBooks
Peter the Whaler, by William Henry Giles Kingston ePub
Peter the Whaler, by William Henry Giles Kingston rtf
Peter the Whaler, by William Henry Giles Kingston AZW
Peter the Whaler, by William Henry Giles Kingston Kindle
Tidak ada komentar:
Posting Komentar