William Henry Giles Kingston
Owen Hartley Or Ups And Downs: A Tale Of The Land And Sea is a novel written by William Henry Giles Kingston and first published in 1877. The book tells the story of Owen Hartley, a young man who experiences both the joys and hardships of life on both land and sea. The novel begins with Owen as a young boy, living with his parents in a small village by the sea. His father is a fisherman and Owen dreams of one day becoming a sailor. When his father dies, Owen is forced to leave school and work to support his family. He finds a job as a cabin boy on a ship and sets out to sea, eager to learn all he can about sailing.As Owen grows older, he faces many challenges and adventures. He is shipwrecked, captured by pirates, and even becomes a slave. Despite these hardships, Owen remains determined to succeed and eventually becomes a successful captain.The novel also explores themes of friendship, loyalty, and perseverance. Owen forms close bonds with his fellow sailors and is always willing to help those in need. Overall, Owen Hartley Or Ups And Downs: A Tale Of The Land And Sea is a thrilling adventure story that will appeal to readers of all ages. Its vivid descriptions of life at sea and the challenges faced by sailors make it a classic tale of adventure and perseverance.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
