Author |
Kingston, William Henry Giles, 1814-1880 |
Title |
The Mate of the "Lily"; Or, Notes from Harry Musgrave's Log Book
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Credits |
Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England
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Summary |
"The Mate of the Lily; Or, Notes from Harry Musgrave's Log Book" by W. H. G. Kingston is a historical fiction novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around young Harry Musgrave, who, following the disappearance of his father, embarks on a perilous sea voyage aboard the brig "Lily" with his uncle Jack Radburn. As they journey through the Java Seas, they face numerous challenges, including storms, pirates, and the quest to find Harry’s father, Captain Musgrave, along with other shipwrecked sailors. The opening of the narrative introduces Harry's situation, detailing the hardships faced by his family after his father's long absence at sea, and sets up the emotional backdrop for Harry's adventure. Uncle Jack's generosity leads to Harry's apprenticeship as an officer on the "Lily," embarking on a quest filled with diverse experiences—from harsh nautical challenges to interactions with pirates. The text captures the essence of adventure during seafaring times, complete with rich descriptions of maritime life and dynamics among the crew, and creates a suspenseful atmosphere where the characters must navigate both physical dangers and emotional struggles. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Language |
English |
LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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Subject |
Christian life -- Juvenile fiction
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Subject |
Pirates -- Juvenile fiction
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Subject |
Voyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction
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Seafaring life -- Juvenile fiction
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Rescues -- Juvenile fiction
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Sailors -- Juvenile fiction
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Shipwrecks -- Juvenile fiction
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Category |
Text |
EBook-No. |
21469 |
Release Date |
May 15, 2007 |
Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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