The Voyage of the "Steadfast": The Young Missionaries in the Pacific: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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The Voyage of the "Steadfast": The Young Missionaries in the Pacific is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Kingston, William Henry Giles (1814–1880).
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"The Voyage of the 'Steadfast': The Young Missionaries in the Pacific" by W.H.G. Kingston is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the adventures of young seamen aboard the whaling vessel, the "Steadfast," as they journey into the treacherous Pacific, facing various perils, including storms, shipwrecks, and encounters with hostile natives. The main characters include Harry Graybrook, the captain's son, and his friend Dickey Bass, along with Leonard Champion, the second mate, who has affections for the captain’s daughter. At the start of the novel, the narrative sets a dramatic tone with a fierce storm threatening the Graybrook family's coastal home in Wales. Mrs. Graybrook and her daughter, Hannah, express their concerns for their loved ones at sea, hinting at the dangers faced by the crew. Meanwhile, the crew members aboard the "Steadfast" grapple with the difficulties of whaling and survival, as their adventures quickly lead them into harrowing situations involving shipwrecks, hunger, and confrontations with indigenous peoples. The beginning of the book emphasizes themes of faith, dependency on divine providence, and the moral responsibilities of the young men as they navigate both the treacherous seas and the complexities of character and belief.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Voyage of the "Steadfast": The Young Missionaries in the Pacific
- Author credits: Kingston, William Henry Giles (1814–1880)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Adventure and adventurers -- Juvenile fiction
- Castaways -- Juvenile fiction
- Christian life -- Juvenile fiction
- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
- Missionaries -- Juvenile fiction
- Sailing -- Juvenile fiction
- Shipwreck survival -- Juvenile fiction
- Voyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction
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- Category: Adventure
- Category: British Literature
- Category: Historical Novels
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