Hair-Breadth Escapes: The Adventures of Three Boys in South Africa by H. C. Adams
"Hair-Breadth Escapes: The Adventures of Three Boys in South Africa" by Rev. H.C. Adams is a historical fiction novel written in the late 19th century. The book chronicles the adventurous journey of three boys—Frank, Nick, and Ernest—on a voyage from England to South Africa aboard His Majesty's ship "Hooghly", while also exploring their dynamics with the ship's crew and the challenges they face. The story promises a blend of adventure and camaraderie
against a backdrop of naval life during the early 1800s. The beginning of the novel introduces the ship "Hooghly" and its captain, as well as the young protagonists who share a bond as they sail toward South Africa. The boys quickly find themselves entangled in the emerging complications aboard the ship, including a reduction in crew due to desertions and the captain’s stern regulations. The opening chapters set a stage filled with potential for conflicts, mischief, and escape adventures, giving readers a glimpse into the characters' personalities and their determination to navigate the trials ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Adams, H. C. (Henry Cadwallader), 1817-1899 |
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| Title | Hair-Breadth Escapes: The Adventures of Three Boys in South Africa |
| Credits | Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 76.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Adventure stories |
| Subject | Boys -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | South Africa -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Hunting -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 33304 |
| Release Date | Jul 31, 2010 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 438 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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