Ronald Morton; or, the Fire Ships: A Story of the Last Naval War by Kingston

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Author Kingston, William Henry Giles, 1814-1880
Illustrator Hoggans, T.
Title Ronald Morton; or, the Fire Ships: A Story of the Last Naval War
Note Reading ease score: 76.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England
Summary "Ronald Morton, or the Fire Ships: A Story of the Last Naval War" by W.H.G. Kingston is a historical novel likely written in the mid-19th century. The narrative revolves around themes of family inheritance against a backdrop of maritime adventure, focusing on a family from Shetland that possesses rights to titles and lands, including a connection to Spain. Central to the tale is Ronald Morton, whose inheritance status becomes a point of intrigue amidst maritime conflict. At the start of the story, readers are introduced to a Spanish man-of-war, the "Saint Cecilia," cruising near Shetland under the command of Captain Don Hernan de Escalante. The ship is portrayed in the calm waters, showcasing the crew's contrasting dispositions—some relax while others remain alert to the potential dangers that lie in the unknown northern territory. As Don Hernan navigates his ancestral ties to Shetland, we also meet the young pilot, Rolf Morton, who is unaware of his own remarkable history. The stage is set for a complex interplay of relationships, secrets of the past, and the forthcoming naval conflicts as the narrative develops further. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Sea stories
Subject War stories
Subject Fireships -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 21389
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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