A Voyage Round the World: A Book for Boys
1871
A Voyage Round the World: A Book for Boys
1871
Adventure, British Literature, Children & Young Adult Reading, Novels
A Voyage Round the World: A Book for Boys, written by William Henry Giles Kingston and first published in 1871, is a juvenile adventure novel that follows young Harry Hopeton as he embarks on his first maritime journey aboard the ship Triton. Inspired by Captain Frankland, a family friend and seasoned navigator, Harry leaves his idyllic home life to explore the seas and face new challenges. The book is notable for its portrayal of youthful adventure and the transition from boyhood to the responsibilities of adulthood in a nautical setting.
