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The Three Admirals is a historical fiction novel written by W.H.G. Kingston. The story revolves around three British naval officers, Admiral Sir Sidney Smith, Admiral Lord Nelson, and Admiral Sir Edward Pellew, who played significant roles in the Napoleonic Wars. The book covers... Read Full Overview

As the distance was considerable, it was important to make it as strong as possible, to stand any amount of sea they were likely to meet with before they reached the shore. It took upwards of an hour to form the frame-work and deck it. They then, having cut away the bulwarks,... Read Full Overview

The Three Admirals is a historical novel written by W.H.G. Kingston. The novel follows the adventures of three British naval officers, Admiral Sir Sidney Smith, Admiral Lord Cochrane, and Admiral Sir Edward Pellew, during the Napoleonic Wars. The three admirals are known for... Read Full Overview

William Henry Giles Kingston (28 February 1814 - 5 August 1880), often credited as W. H. G. Kingston, was an English writer of boys' adventure novels. His first book The Circassian Chief appeared in 1844. His first book for boys Peter the Whaler was published in 1851 and had... Read Full Overview

The Dragon off the Bonins-A conversation between Tom Rogers and Archie Gordon-Gerald Desmond on the sick-list-Threatenings of a typhoon-It strikes the ship-She runs before it-The ship hove to-The bowsprit carried away-A marine Will-o'-the-wisp-Enter a bay in one of the Bonin... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

The Three Admirals, is a classical and a rare book, that has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and... Read Full Overview

William Henry Giles Kingston (1814-1880) was a prolific English writer, renowned for his adventure novels, particularly those set at sea. He is best known for his works aimed at younger readers, which have inspired generations with tales of exploration, bravery, and moral integrity... Read Full Overview