Young Tom Bowling by John C. Hutcheson
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"Younger Tom Bowling" by J.C. Hutcheson is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the life of a young boy named Tom Bowling, who aspires to become a sailor in the British Navy. The narrative captures his experiences as he navigates the challenges of training and life at sea during a time when naval training for boys was an emerging practice. The opening of the novel introduces
Tom's relationship with his father as they row towards the naval ship, Saint Vincent. Tom is eager to join the Navy, and his father, a retired sailor, has concerns about this choice. Their playful banter transitions into a serious discussion about Tom's aspirations, highlighting his determination to pursue a life at sea. The dynamics of familial relationships begin to unfold, setting the stage for Tom's journey and the various characters he will encounter, including fellow recruits, as he embarks on his adventure in naval training. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Hutcheson, John C. (John Conroy) |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Greene, John B. |
| Title |
Young Tom Bowling The Boys of the British Navy |
| Credits | Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 63.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Seafaring life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Great Britain. Royal Navy -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 21089 |
| Release Date | Apr 15, 2007 |
| Last Update | Mar 5, 2009 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 457 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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