Dick Cheveley - Henry Giles Kingston, William

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Résumé :
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Biographie:
William Henry Giles Kingston (February 28, 1814 - August 5, 1880), sometimes known as W. H. G. Kingston, was an English author of boys' adventure stories. On February 28, 1814, William Henry Giles Kingston was born in Harley Street, London. He was the oldest child of Lucy Henry Kingston and Frances Sophia Rooke, a granddaughter of Sir Giles Rooke, a Court for Common Pleas Judge. Kingston's paternal grandfather, John Kingston (1736-1820), was a Member of Parliament who, although owning a plantation in Demerara, was a staunch supporter of the Abolition of the Slave Trade. Kingston's father, Lucy, started a wine business in Oporto, and he lived there for many years, making frequent trips to England and establishing a lifelong love of the sea....

Sommaire:
A single misstep can turn a boy's world upside down. In the bustling harbours and shadowed alleys of Victorian England, young Dick Cheveley is swept into a tide of coming-of-age adventures, where mischief and misadventure test both his courage and his conscience. William Henry Giles Kingston, a master of nineteenth-century Britain's classic adventure novel, crafts a tale brimming with peril, loyalty, and the moral choices that shape youth. This illustrated classic edition invites readers to journey alongside Dick as he faces the trials, triumphs, and temptations that define the path from boyhood to manhood. Dick Cheveley: His Adventures and Misadventures stands among the finest examples of Victorian boys' fiction, echoing the spirit of R M Ballantyne novels while offering its own unique blend of excitement and character-building. Kingston's storytelling balances high-stakes escapades with the gentle guidance of moral tales for youth, making this a perfect selection for classic fiction for teens, homeschool literature study, or anyone seeking a window into the values and aspirations of nineteenth-century Britain. Every page is alive with the energy of classic boys' adventure, yet grounded in the realities and expectations of its era. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike. Whether you are rediscovering a beloved childhood story or building a classic boys' adventure collection, Dick Cheveley offers both timeless entertainment and a glimpse into the formative literature of Victorian England....