Young Tom Bowling by John C. Hutcheson

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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
Summary "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.)
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
Most Recently Updated Mar 5, 2009
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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