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Westward Ho is an 1855 British historical novel by Charles Kingsley.The novel was based on the adventures of Elizabethan corsair Amyas Preston (Amyas Leigh in the novel), who sets sail with Sir Francis Drake, Sir Walter Raleigh and other privateers to the New World, where they... Read Full Overview

Charles Kingsley was one of the most influential members of the Church of England during the 19th century, and he wrote a number of Christian books that continue to be read by people of all denominations today.

Charles Kingsley was a priest of the Church of England as well as a historian and novelist. Kingsley was particularly interested in history and his best known novels are Hypatia, The Water-Babies, and Westward Ho!

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 is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

This historical romance of the Spanish Main was first published in 1855, and in 1920 with the dramatic illustrations of N.C. Wyeth, who is famous for illustrating Treasure Island, The Last of the Mohicans, and Robinson Crusoe. This vibrant novel captures the daring spirit of... Read Full Overview