The Three Midshipmen by William Henry Giles Kingston
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About this eBook
| Author | Kingston, William Henry Giles, 1814-1880 |
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| Illustrator | Prout, Victor |
| Title | The Three Midshipmen |
| Note | Reading ease score: 76.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England |
| Summary | "The Three Midshipmen" by W.H.G. Kingston is a novel written in the late 19th century. This story follows the adventures of three boys—Jack Rogers, Alick Murray, and Terence Adair—who form a strong friendship while attending a boarding school. As they endure adversities, including bullying, they become inseparable allies and eventually enlist in the Navy, leading to a series of challenging adventures filled with camaraderie and bravery. At the start of the tale, the narrative introduces the three new boys arriving at their school, each from different parts of the British Isles. While they initially struggle with their new environment, they quickly bond through shared experiences and challenges, establishing a steadfast friendship. Their personalities emerge, with Jack being courageous, Alick studious, and Terence mischievous. The unfolding events depict their camaraderie as they stand up against bullies and begin to dream of a future at sea, setting the stage for their adventures in the Navy that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Africa -- Fiction |
| Subject | Slave trade -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 24812 |
| Release Date | Mar 12, 2008 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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