A young boy named Tom experiences life and adventure in a log house by a lake. He learns about nature and the challenges of the wilderness.
Author
William Henry Giles Kingston
27 books in the catalog
William Henry Giles Kingston has 27 books in our catalog of Christian parent reviews, mostly adventure, historical fiction and maritime. The titles we've reviewed span 1800 to 1896.
Recommended for readers roughly ages 8–17, based on our reviewers' age guidance.
Recurring virtues across William Henry Giles Kingston's work include courage. Content concerns tend to be mild across the titles we've reviewed.
#02
The African trader, or, The adventures of Harry Bayford
William Henry Giles Kingston · 1888
Concern35MixedVirtue26Present
Harry Bayford's adventures as an African trader involve perilous journeys and encounters with diverse cultures.
This historical adventure follows a group of boys who embark on a perilous sea voyage, facing storms and the challenges of survival.
#04
Marmaduke Merry the midshipman, or, My early days at sea
William Henry Giles Kingston · 1864
Concern13MildVirtue11Thin
Marmaduke Merry, a young boy, embarks on a seafaring adventure, detailing his early experiences as a midshipman.
A young boy named Old Jack goes on a seafaring adventure and encounters various challenges and characters.
This book chronicles the exciting voyages and adventures of explorers and sailors as they travel around the globe.
This historical adventure follows Manco, a young Inca prince, as he leads his people against Spanish conquistadors in 16th-century Peru.
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A young boy named William is sent to live with his uncle in the wilderness and learns to survive and adapt to his new surroundings.
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Paddy Finn embarks on adventures at sea, facing challenges and learning about life aboard a ship.
The story follows Isaac Gould, a waggoner, and his experiences and moral development.
#14
In the eastern seas, or, The regions of the bird of paradise
William Henry Giles Kingston · 1871
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#16
Among the red-skins; or, Over the Rocky mountains
William Henry Giles Kingston · 1870
Concern35MixedVirtue20Present
This historical adventure novel follows two boys on an expedition across the Rocky Mountains, encountering Native American tribes and facing wilderness challenges.
A young boy experiences life as a trapper in the wilderness.
A young boy finds himself adrift at sea after a shipwreck and must survive.
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This historical adventure follows Rob Nixon, an old white trapper, as he navigates the wilderness and encounters various challenges.
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This adventure story follows the crew of the Frolic on their maritime journey, filled with exploration, challenges, and lessons learned at sea.
#23
Antony Waymouth, or, The gentlemen adventurers
William Henry Giles Kingston · 1865
Concern32MixedVirtue29Present
Antony Waymouth joins a group of adventurers on a perilous journey involving exploration and potential danger.
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#25
My travels in many lands, narrated for my young friends
William Henry Giles Kingston · 1862
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Young Peter, an orphan, joins a whaling ship and experiences the harsh realities and adventures of life at sea.
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