Off to Sea: The Adventures of Jovial Jack Junker on his Road to Fame by Kingston

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Author Kingston, William Henry Giles, 1814-1880
Title Off to Sea: The Adventures of Jovial Jack Junker on his Road to Fame
Credits Nick Hodson
Summary "Off to Sea: The Adventures of Jovial Jack Junker on his Road to Fame" by W.H.G. Kingston is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story centers around Jovial Jack Junker, a content, optimistic young boy who aspires to adventure at sea and ultimately find fame, narrated through his childhood and early experiences in the navy. The narrative unfolds with Jack's journey from his tumultuous family life to life aboard a ship, highlighting themes of bravery and camaraderie. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Jack, who describes his cheerful disposition and the challenges he faces growing up in a family overshadowed by the loss of their mother. Following family strife, Jack is determined to go to sea, emboldened by a chance meeting with a boy named Richard, whose life he saves from drowning. This encounter leads him to the world of naval adventures, presenting a vivid picture of ship life and the camaraderie among the crew. The opening sets the stage for Jack's transition from boyhood to the trials of naval life, suggesting a story filled with action, growth, and the pursuit of one's dreams. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Sea stories
Subject Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Young men -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Adventure stories
Subject Pirates -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Seafaring life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Sailors -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Shipwrecks -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Ships -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Voyages around the world -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Naval battles -- Juvenile fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 40689
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Oct 28, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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