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Ben Burton: Or Born And Bred At Sea (1872)

Ben Burton: Or Born And Bred At Sea (1872)

Kingston, William Henry Giles

Paperback

Australia & OceaniaFiction AnthologiesEnvironmental Studies

ISBN10: 1164586076
ISBN13: 9781164586074
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 272
Weight: 0.81
Height: 0.57 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Ben Burton: Or Born And Bred At Sea is a novel written by William Henry Giles Kingston and first published in 1872. The story follows the adventures of the eponymous protagonist, Ben Burton, who was born and raised on a ship at sea. As he grows up, Ben becomes a skilled sailor and eventually rises to the rank of captain.The novel is set in the mid-19th century and takes place on various ships and ports around the world. Along the way, Ben encounters a variety of characters, including other sailors, pirates, and merchants. He also faces numerous challenges and dangers, such as storms, shipwrecks, and attacks from hostile ships.Throughout the book, Kingston provides detailed descriptions of life at sea, including the workings of a ship, the duties of the crew, and the various ports and cities that the characters visit. The novel also touches on themes such as loyalty, bravery, and perseverance.Overall, Ben Burton: Or Born And Bred At Sea is a classic adventure story that offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of 19th-century seafaring. It is a must-read for fans of historical fiction, nautical tales, and classic adventure stories.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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