Hurricane Hurry

"Hurricane Hurry" by William Henry Giles Kingston is a historical novel set during the American Revolution in 1780. The story follows Hurricane Hurry, a young man from Falmouth, who grows up dreaming of adventure at sea and joins the King's Navy. As he participates in naval battles between the British and the American rebels, he struggles with his loyalties, especially as he falls in love with a young American woman. The novel begins by showing Hurry's early life and education, his friendship with Tommy Rockets, and the complex naval battles that await him offering readers a journey full of danger, love, and tough choices.