"At Last: A Christmas in the West Indies" by Charles Kingsley is a travel journal from the 1800s, sharing Kingsley's adventure across the Atlantic to the West Indies where he documents the stunning landscapes, diverse people, cultures, and experiences he finds there. The tale begins with Kingsley leaving England, sailing across the ocean, and slowly moving into the tropical climates of the West Indies as he marvels at the calm water and the ocean depths around him. The narrative shares his enthusiasm for natural history, his joy in experiencing a long-awaited dream, and his interactions with his fellow travelers like a group of Cornish miners hoping to strike it rich in South American silver mines, setting the scene for a journey of discovery, natural beauty, and thoughtful reflection.
At Last: A Christmas in the West Indies
By Charles Kingsley
Embark on a journey across the sea to witness the beauty of nature, experience different cultures, and strike it rich with a man achieving his dream.
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About the AuthorCharles Kingsley was a broad church priest of the Church of England, a university professor, social reformer, historian, novelist and poet. He is particularly associated with Christian socialism, the working men's college, and forming labour cooperatives, which failed, but encouraged later working reforms.
Charles Kingsley was a broad church priest of the Church of England, a university professor, social reformer, historian, novelist and poet. He is particularly associated with Christian socialism, the working men's college, and forming labour cooperatives, which failed, but encouraged later working reforms.
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