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The Young Supercargo: A Story of the Merchant Marine

William Drysdale

The Young Supercargo: A Story of the Merchant Marine

The Young Supercargo: A Story of the Merchant Marine

William Drysdale

Adventure, Travel & Geography, Children's Literature, Fiction

The Young Supercargo: A Story of the Merchant Marine, written by William Drysdale in the late 19th century, follows Christopher 'Kit' Silburn, a young boy who dreams of adventure and a better life at sea. As a cabin boy on the steamship North Cape, Kit navigates challenges of seafaring life, learns about responsibility, and forges friendships. The novel explores themes of youth, family, and the moral conduct of life through the lens of maritime adventure, making it a notable work in juvenile fiction.

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A novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers around Christopher "Kit" Silburn, a young and ambitious boy...

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A BIG black steamship lay beside the wharf in front of Martin’s Stores, in Brooklyn. The cold November night was so dark...

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About the author

William Drysdale
William Drysdale
1852-1901

British author known for maritime adventure tales for children, notably 'The Young Supercargo.'

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