The Perils and Adventures of Harry Skipwith by Land and Sea by Kingston

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Author Kingston, William Henry Giles, 1814-1880
Title The Perils and Adventures of Harry Skipwith by Land and Sea
Note Reading ease score: 72.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England
Summary "The Perils and Adventures of Harry Skipwith by Land and Sea" by W.H.G. Kingston is a fictional novel written in the mid-19th century. The book narrates the thrilling escapades of Harry Skipwith, a young man driven by an insatiable desire for adventure and exploration. As he sets off to travel across the globe, the story promises to unveil encounters with diverse cultures and perilous situations. The opening of the novel introduces Harry's adventurous spirit influenced by a lineage of explorers and adventurers in his family. He makes an impulsive decision to leave home, driven by tales of distant lands and a longing for excitement. As he embarks on his journey aboard a ship, Harry encounters various challenges, including a harrowing accident on the Mississippi River that leads to his struggle for survival amidst drowning passengers and a fierce alligator. The beginning of the story sets the stage for an action-filled adventure, where Harry's bravery and quick thinking are put to the test as he rescues a fellow passenger, Peter, amidst chaos and danger. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Adventure stories
Subject Indians of North America -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Voyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Canada -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Shipwrecks -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Slavery -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Frontier and pioneer life -- Canada -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Black people -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Frontier and pioneer life -- United States -- Juvenile fiction
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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