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James Braithwaite, the Supercargo

The Story of his Adventures Ashore and Afloat

by William Henry Giles Kingston

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Finding his ship proves a daunting first task for James Braithwaite. At Portsmouth, he hires old Bob and the boy Jerry to take him through crowded waters to the Barbara, a merchant vessel preparing to sail with a convoy. James knows her cargo and cabin far better than her appearance at sea, while the urgency of his employers' business pushes him onward. William Henry Giles Kingston sets this first-person adventure amid naval preparations, press-gangs and the bustle of a wartime harbour.

Later, an island refuge becomes dangerous when O'Carroll recognises a feared French privateer offshore. James helps conceal the emigrants and clashes with seamen who want to signal the passing vessel. The novel combines practical details of shipping with disputes over courage, leadership and survival.

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William Henry Giles Kingston

William Henry Giles Kingston (1814-1880), often credited as W. H. G. Kingston, was an English writer of boys' adventure novels. He also worked as a linguist and translator. His books include "Peter the Whaler" and "The Rival Crusoes".

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English
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