Adrift in a Boat
by William Henry Giles Kingston
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Sail the high seas with William Henry Giles Kingston's riveting tales of maritime adventure and the challenges faced by those adrift in a boat.Drift along the currents of adventure and survival with William Henry Giles Kingston's riveting tale, Adrift in a Boat. Navigate the high seas and experience the challenges of survival as Kingston's narrative weaves a tale of resilience, courage, and the enduring spirit of exploration.As Kingston's story unfolds, witness the characters adrift in a boat facing the unpredictable forces of nature. Each page is a chapter in the adventure, immersing readers ...
Chapters (26)
- W.H.G. Kingston "Adrift in a Boat"
- Chapter One.
- The Picnic on the Sands—The Midshipman—Harry Merryweather and David Moreton Caught by the Tide—The Alarm.
- Chapter Two.
- On the Rocks—A Brave Lad—Saved—Tristram’s Fate—Still in a Boat.
- Chapter Three.
- Where were they?—Raw Fish—Sleep—The Brig without a Crew—An Aged Christian.
- Chapter Four.
- A Storm—The Boat lost—A Discovery—Harry saves David’s Life—Pumping—The Strange Sail.
- Chapter Five.
- Making a Raft—Afloat on it—The Grief at Home—Captain Rymer’s Appointment—The Voyage.
- Chapter Six.
- On the Raft—The Shark—The Sea-fight.
- Chapter Seven.
- The Union Jack beats—The Raft still Unseen—The Privateer—Death of Old Jefferies—The French Captain.
- Chapter Eight.
- The Good-natured Seamen—Pierre Lamont—David’s Employment—The Republican Officer.
- Chapter Nine.
- The Prisoners have to work—The Chase—The Merchant Ship is taken—The Boys find their Friend Captain Rymer and Mary—The Hurricane.
- Chapter Ten.
- On a Reef—Fate of the French Crew—The Island—The Shipwrecked People—The French Lieutenant L’Hirondelle.
- Chapter Eleven.
- The Rescue of the French Seamen—Mary a Prisoner to the French—Pierre delivers her—Bad Conduct of the French.
- Chapter Twelve.
- The Arrival of the “Arethusa”—The French taken Prisoners—David becomes a Midshipman—The Fight and Victory—Joy at Home—The End.
- The End.
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