Peter Trawl; Or, The Adventures of a Whaler by William Henry Giles Kingston
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"Peter Trawl; Or, The Adventures of a Whaler" by William Henry Giles Kingston is a novel likely written in the mid-19th century. It tells the story of a young boy named Peter Trawl, whose life is turned upside down by a series of tragic events, leading him to a life of adventure at sea. As Peter faces the loss of his parents and his hardships in Portsmouth, he embarks on a journey
aboard a whaling ship, seeking not only a new life but also his long-lost brother. The opening portion of the narrative introduces us to Peter's difficult circumstances, beginning with the deaths of his parents following the family's financial ruin. With their passing, Peter finds himself supported by a kind shipowner named Mr. Gray, who gives him the opportunity to work on a whaling vessel. As Peter navigates his new world, he learns valuable lessons about resilience and familial bonds, especially in his quest to reunite with his brother Jack, who sailed away prior to the story's beginning. This initial chapter sets the stage for Peter's adventures, illustrating themes of survival, adventure, and the power of friendship. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Kingston, William Henry Giles, 1814-1880 |
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| Illustrator | Durden, James, 1878-1964 |
| Title | Peter Trawl; Or, The Adventures of a Whaler |
| Credits | Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 84.9 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Sailing -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Adventure and adventurers -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Voyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Mutiny -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Shipwrecks -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Whaling -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 21475 |
| Release Date | May 15, 2007 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 414 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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