Sunshine Bill: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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Sunshine Bill is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Kingston, William Henry Giles (1814–1880).
Catalogue synopsis
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"Sunshine Bill" by William Henry Giles Kingston is a fictional novel written in the late 19th century. The book follows the adventurous life of a young boy named Bill Sunnyside, who endures hardship and loss as the son of a wherry-man in Portsmouth. After a series of challenges, including the death of his father, Bill seizes the opportunity to join a ship as a boy seaman, embarking on a journey filled with both peril and the promise of adventure at sea. At the start of the story, we are introduced to Sunshine Bill's family and their struggles, highlighting their poverty and resilience. Bill, known for his cheerful disposition, finds himself orphaned after his father's tragic accident at sea. Despite facing hunger and hardship, Bill's upbeat nature shines through, as he helps support his mother and siblings. His luck turns when he is befriended by Captain Trevelyan, who offers him a place on board the "Lilly", a warship. This marks the beginning of Bill's adventures at sea, where he encounters severe weather, fierce battles, and life-changing experiences that test his courage and determination. The opening lays the foundation for a tale of perseverance, friendship, and the trials of growing up amid turbulent circumstances.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Sunshine Bill
- Author credits: Kingston, William Henry Giles (1814–1880)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Christian life -- Juvenile fiction
- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
- Hurricanes -- Juvenile fiction
- Prisoners -- Juvenile fiction
- Rescues -- Juvenile fiction
- Sailors -- Juvenile fiction
- Seafaring life -- Juvenile fiction
- Shipwrecks -- Juvenile fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: Adventure
- Category: British Literature
- Category: Children & Young Adult Reading
- Category: Novels
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