| Author |
Kingston, William Henry Giles, 1814-1880 |
| Illustrator |
Webb, Archibald, 1887-1944 |
| Title |
From Powder Monkey to Admiral: A Story of Naval Adventure
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 76.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England
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| Summary |
"From Powder Monkey to Admiral: A Story of Naval Adventure" by W.H.G. Kingston is a historical adventure novel written in the late 19th century. The story follows the journey of three boys, Jack, Tom, and Bill, who join the British Navy as powder monkeys at the lowest rating and aspire to rise through the ranks, with one of them set on becoming an admiral. Kingston illustrates themes of bravery, camaraderie, and the pursuit of honor amidst the backdrop of naval warfare. The opening of the narrative introduces Jack, Tom, and Bill as they board the frigate "Foxhound", setting the scene for their naval adventures. Each boy comes with a distinct background: Bill is a London orphan, Tom is a runaway from a solicitor's household, and Jack is the son of a fisherman. As they adjust to the chaotic life on the ship, they begin their training as powder monkeys, tasked with supporting the crew during naval exercises. The chapter paints a vivid picture of their initial experiences at sea, highlighting their fears and ambitions, as well as the various colorful characters they encounter among the crew and press-gang. The scene effectively establishes the boys' camaraderie and sets the stage for the challenges and battles they will face throughout their naval journey. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
Sailing -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Treasure troves -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Adventure and adventurers -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Voyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Seafaring life -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Ship captains -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Rescues -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Shipwrecks -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Smugglers -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Great Britain -- History, Naval -- 18th century -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
21404 |
| Release Date |
May 9, 2007 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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