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The Two Shipmates is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Kingston, William Henry Giles (1814–1880).
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"The Two Shipmates" by William Henry Giles Kingston is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story revolves around two former shipmates, Ralph Michelmore and Dick Bracewell, whose paths diverge sharply due to their differing characters and life choices. While Ralph embodies nobility and duty, pursuing a meaningful relationship with his love, Jessie, Dick succumbs to the destructive allure of alcohol, ultimately leading him toward a tumultuous fate. At the start of the story, Ralph, a mate on the brig "Amity", has just returned to port where he is eager to visit Jessie, who has been waiting for him. However, a mishap leads to Ralph’s press-ganging into the Royal Navy, separating him from Jessie and posing a threat to their future together. Meanwhile, Dick, who has been out of touch since departing the "Amity", reunites with Ralph but soon makes reckless decisions that put him on a dangerous path. The opening sets the stage for their contrasting destinies and highlights themes of friendship, sacrifice, and the struggles of seafaring life during a tumultuous period.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Two Shipmates
- Author credits: Kingston, William Henry Giles (1814–1880)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Christian life -- Juvenile fiction
- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
- Pirates -- Juvenile fiction
- Sailors -- Juvenile fiction
- Ship captains -- Juvenile fiction
- Voyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction
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- Category: Adventure
- Category: British Literature
- Category: Novels
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