True Blue
True Blue, written by William Henry Giles Kingston in the late 19th century, is a juvenile fiction novel that explores the life of British sailors during the age of wooden warships. The story follows William Freeborn, a seaman aboard the ship 'Terrible,' as he navigates the dangers of naval life, including a fierce Atlantic storm and personal tragedies. Notable for its vivid portrayal of camaraderie and the harsh realities faced by sailors, the novel highlights the emotional struggles of parenthood at sea, particularly as Freeborn learns of his wife's challenges back home. Kingston's work provides a unique glimpse into the maritime experiences of the Royal Navy during a significant historical period.
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“When a poor man gives something, that is a sacrifice indeed. When a rich man gives something, it hardly rises to the same level.””
— William Henry Giles Kingston
“You can’t die, Roy.”“Why?”“I’ve got a pretty good feeling I’m going to need one kick-ass lawyer, and you’re the only one I know.””
— William Henry Giles Kingston
“Later that night Don Hope and Karl Reiger walked down the long hallway. They were several stories underground and the walls were lined with materials that prevented any form of electronic surveillance. It was a good thing since there were few buildings in the country that housed more secrets than this one, and that included the CIA’s command center in Virginia and the NSA headquarters in Maryland””
— William Henry Giles Kingston
“Afterwards they walked over to the gym. Mace got a ball and took Ty onto the court while Alisha watched. Mace bounced the ball between her legs, turned, and shot. The ball swished through the hoop, barely grazing the net””
— William Henry Giles Kingston
“sister?” “Yeah, actually I do.” “And of course you don’t care at all, do you?””
— William Henry Giles Kingston
“BETH READ THROUGH the report on her computer screen three times. This was something her father had taught her. Read through once for general conceptualization and then a second time for the nitty-gritty details. And then read it a final time, at least an hour after the first reading, but do so out of order, which forced your mind and your eyes from their comfort zones.””
— William Henry Giles Kingston
“We had a clear signal out to the abandoned farmhouse and we’ve got two stealth choppers DAVID BALDACCI as backup in the vicinity.” He tapped his tech on the shoulder. “Phillips, tell the air support commander to perform a ten-mile grid perimeter sweep. We need to all watch the feed and see if anything pops.””
— William Henry Giles Kingston
“You can’t live your life trying to make people understand something they don’t want to understand.””
— William Henry Giles Kingston
“The police, he knew, had already copied the””
— William Henry Giles Kingston
