Marmaduke Merry A Tale of Naval Adventures in Bygone Days - Couverture souple

Kingston, William Henry Giles

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 9363058646 ISBN 13 : 9789363058644

Editeur : Double 9 Books LLP, 2024

Synopsis

"Marmaduke Merry: A Tale of Naval Adventures in Bygone Days" by William Henry Giles Kingston embarks on a thrilling maritime journey through naval adventures, crafting a riveting historical fiction narrative set against the backdrop of 19th-century British Navy life. As the protagonist navigates the seas, readers are swept away on an exhilarating adventure, experiencing the challenges and triumphs of life aboard ship during a sea voyage filled with exploration and courage. Kingston expertly captures the nautical atmosphere and shipboard life of the era, immersing readers in the intricacies of sailing and naval operations. Through a character-driven plot, the novel explores themes of heroism and coming-of-age, as Marmaduke Merry matures through his experiences and exhibits remarkable courage in the face of adversity. Amidst the backdrop of historical events and maritime exploration, Kingston's tale is a testament to the bravery and resilience of sailors during a bygone era. With its vivid portrayal of naval adventures and character-driven storytelling, "Marmaduke Merry" stands as a captivating homage to the heroes of the British Navy and the spirit of adventure that defined their era.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

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.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Double 9 Books LLP
• Date d'édition: 2024
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 9363058646
• ISBN 13: 9789363058644
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 242
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