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  • Audiobook

    In the Wilds of Florida

    Narrated by Lorraine Montgomery ...

    Unabridged

    8 hours 53 min

    A turn-of-the-century book, In the Wilds of Florida is a tale of an Irish schoolboy who leaves school and his struggling family in Ireland to come to America. He experiences a Florida where fighting still erupts between Cherokee and Seminole Indians, where white people are under threat of Indian attack, and the landscape is mostly swamp or plains of dense brush. ... Read more

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  • Captain Cook

    This book is not a series of fictitious adventures of the great Captain Cook, the eighteenth century navigator and explorer, but a straightforward statement of his life and achievements. It is therefore more of a biography than an adventure book for boys. However, the man was so great that his biography can indeed be read as a well-written book of adventures. ... Read more

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  • Adventures in the Far West

    A group of tough young Brits make their way to the west of North America, where there are numerous hazards, in the form of grizzly bears, wolves, and a few tribes of Indians who definitely did not want them there.William Henry Giles Kingston (28 February 1814 – 5 August 1880), often credited as W. H. G. Kingston, was an English writer of boys' adventure novels. ... Read more

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  • Won from the Waves

    In "Won from the Waves," Kingston likely tells the story of characters who find themselves in perilous situations at sea, possibly due to shipwrecks or other maritime disasters. The title suggests that the characters may overcome these challenges and emerge victorious, perhaps by displaying courage, resourcefulness, and teamwork.As with many of Kingston's works, "Won from the Waves" likely ... Read more

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  • Roger Willoughby, a Story of the Times of Benbow

    by Kingston, W.H.G. ...
    Sadly, this was the last book Kingston wrote. He was diagnosed with a rapid fatal illness while he was writing it, and he used the opportunity of bidding his young readers farewell in the Preface. There is a lot of action in the book, from encounters with the Barbary Pirates in what is now called Morocco, to military goings-on in Somerset and Dorset, to trials by Jeffreys, the Chief Justice (or ... Read more

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  • The Wanderers Or, Adventures in the Wilds of Trinidad and Orinoco

    "The Wanderers; Or, Adventures in the Wilds of Trinidad and Orinoco" by W.H.G. Kingston is a historical novel set in the mid-19th century that follows the Macnamara family’s escape from religious persecution and financial hardship. The story centers on the children, Guy, Marian, and their cousin Arthur, as they flee from their home in Pennsylvania and seek refuge in Trinidad. Their journey is ... Read more

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  • Taking Tales

    In "Taking Tales," Kingston likely presents a series of thrilling and adventurous stories that captivate the imagination of readers. The tales may involve various settings, such as the high seas, distant lands, or historical events, and feature courageous characters facing challenges, mysteries, and dangers.As with much of Kingston's work, "Taking Tales" likely combines elements of action, ... Read more

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  • A Story of the Days of William Penn

    The Protectorate had come to an end ten years before the period when our story commences; and Charles the Second, restored to the throne of England, had since been employed in outraging all the right feelings of the people over whom he was called to reign, and in lowering the English name, which had been so gloriously raised by the wisdom of Cromwell. The body of that sagacious ruler of a mighty ... Read more

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  • The Secret of the Island

    The Secret of the Island by W.H.G. Kingston (translation from Jules Verne). ... Read more

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  • Snow Shoes and Canoes, The Early Days of a Fur-Trader in the Hudson Bay Territory

    by Kingston, W.H.G. ...
    The basic story-line is that there is a fort in the Hudson Bay Territory that needs some stores and materials to be sent to it from another fort about 150 miles away. The journey could be done by canoe, but there are none available at this time. So a party of people are sent overland to fetch what is required. There are encounters with bears and other dangerous animals; there aretimes when they ... Read more

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  • True Blue

    "True Blue" is a phrase deeply ingrained in literature and culture, symbolizing loyalty, patriotism, and unwavering commitment. In literary works, it often serves as a thematic thread that weaves together narratives of fidelity, moral integrity, and identity. Central to the concept of "True Blue" is the notion of loyalty. Characters embodying "True Blue" are portrayed as steadfast and faithful, ... Read more

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  • Adventures in Africa

    In "Adventures in Africa," Kingston likely takes readers on a thrilling journey through the diverse landscapes and cultures of the African continent. The narrative may follow a group of characters, possibly including explorers, missionaries, or traders, as they encounter various challenges and adventures in their travels across Africa.As with many of Kingston's works, "Adventures in Africa" likely ... Read more

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