"Won from the Waves" by W.H.G. Kingston is a tale of courage and kindness on the high seas. Set in a small fishing village during a time of harsh weather, the book follows Adam Halliburt, a brave fisherman, as he confronts treacherous waves to rescue a ship in distress. Overcoming the cautions of an old woman and the dangers of the sea, Adam and his crew discover a young girl amidst the wreckage and embark on a mission of rescue. The story highlights Adam’s commitment to helping others, revealing themes of bravery, family, moral duty, and the struggles woven into the coastal life of an adventurous setting.
Won from the Waves
By William Henry Giles Kingston
One man must confront a raging sea and the warnings of an old woman to rescue a little girl lost in a shipwreck.
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About the AuthorWilliam Henry Giles Kingston, often credited as W. H. G. Kingston, was an English writer of boys' adventure novels.
William Henry Giles Kingston, often credited as W. H. G. Kingston, was an English writer of boys' adventure novels.
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