Will Weatherhelm: The Yarn of an Old Sailor by William Henry Giles Kingston
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"Will Weatherhelm: The Yarn of an Old Sailor" by William Henry Giles Kingston is a historical novel written in the mid-19th century. The story is set at the end of the 18th century and captures the adventurous life of the main character, Will Weatherhelm, the son of a Shetlander sailor. The narrative explores themes of adventure, maritime challenges, and Will's journey to becoming a sailor against the backdrop of perilous seas and
shipwrecks. The opening of the book introduces readers to Will's family background, detailing his father's seafaring legacy and tragic fate at sea. Will, raised by his grandmother and aunt in Devonshire, is a spirited boy who longs for adventure, leading him to be enticed by his friend Charley's invitation to join a sailing life aboard the Kite, a schooner. As Will navigates his budding desires, the narrative delves deep into his struggles with familial duties, the excitement of life at sea, and the looming dangers that sailors face, setting the stage for a rich story full of trials, camaraderie, and self-discovery. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Kingston, William Henry Giles, 1814-1880 |
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| Illustrator | Webb, Archibald, 1887-1944 |
| Title | Will Weatherhelm: The Yarn of an Old Sailor |
| Credits | Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 75.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Sea stories |
| Subject | Sailors -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 21505 |
| Release Date | May 16, 2007 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 392 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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