| Author |
Kingston, William Henry Giles, 1814-1880 |
| Title |
The Voyages of the "Ranger" and "Crusader"
And what befell their Passengers and Crews.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 76.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England
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| Summary |
"The Voyages of the 'Ranger' and 'Crusader'" by W.H.G. Kingston is a historical adventure novel written in the mid-19th century. The narrative follows two naval vessels, the "Ranger," serving as a troopship, and the "Crusader," an emigrant ship bound for New Zealand, as they encounter various perils during their voyages. Central to the story are the characters of Willy Dicey, a young sailor eager for adventure, and Harry Shafto, his companion, as they navigate challenges that test their courage and resilience. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to the festive atmosphere at Major Shafto's home during a Christmas gathering. Young Willy Dicey is poised to embark on a sea voyage with Harry aboard the "Ranger." The narrative transitions to the preparations for the journey ahead, detailing the family dynamics and friendships that underpin Willy's departure. Kingston sets the stage for the adventure to come by establishing the contrasting fates of the two ships while hinting at the challenges and dangers they will face, particularly as the "Crusader" encounters a treacherous fate after a mutiny among its passengers. The opening lays the groundwork for an exploration of themes like bravery, the immigrant experience, and the trials of life at sea. (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 |
Seafaring life -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
24666 |
| Release Date |
Feb 22, 2008 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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