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Won from the Waves

by William Henry Giles Kingston

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1883
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347
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Mist and rising wind surround the fishermen of Hurlston as distant gunfire interrupts their preparations for a night at sea. Adam Halliburt watches two ships approach a dangerous sandbank and keeps his crew ready to help anyone swept from a wreck. William Henry Giles Kingston gives this adventure for young readers a coastal setting built from fishing boats, sandy cliffs and cottages patched together with salvaged timber. The opening makes practical skill and concern for others part of the same emergency.

Alongside the sea dangers, the story follows relationships within the village and its neighbouring households. Jacob resists an offer from the smuggler Miles Gaffin, then hears about Harry Castleton helping May build a shell grotto. These scenes bring family loyalty, personal disappointment and growing affection into the larger adventure.

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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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First published
1883
Reading time
About 9 hours
Pages
347
Language
English
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