A Boy's Adventures Round the World

"A Boy's Adventures Round the World" by John Andrew Higginson, is a novel about a young man named Jack Clewlin's thrilling seafaring journey. Beginning in Stonewell, Jack, driven by his love for nautical exploration, rejects a life of working at a desk and pursues an apprenticeship aboard the impressive clipper ship "Silver Crown." His father, Captain Clewlin, guides Jack with invaluable advice, emphasizing integrity and faith, while his mother's moral teachings shape his character. Setting sail, Jack's eagerness blends with challenges at sea; Jack's principles are persistently tested as he seeks to maintain them throughout the life-altering voyage. This sets the stage for a tale of personal growth intertwined with the excitement and difficulties of ship life.