William Henry Giles Kingston
William Henry Giles Kingston, often credited as W. H. G. Kingston, was an English writer of boys' adventure novels.
Great African Travellers: From Mungo Park to Livingstone and Stanley
Venture into the heart of 19th-century Africa alongside daring explorers as they navigate unknown territories, encounter diverse tribes, and face deadly challenges in their pursuit of geographical enlightenment.
By William Henry Giles Kingston
The Three Lieutenants
Witness the brotherly bond and naval aspirations of two young men as they navigate duty, friendship, and adventure in the 1860s Royal Navy.
By William Henry Giles Kingston
Count Ulrich of Lindburg: A Tale of the Reformation in Germany
In a world turned upside down by religious change, a young man's journey towards understanding could either unite his family or tear them apart forever.
By William Henry Giles Kingston
Our Soldiers: Gallant Deeds of the British Army during Victoria's Reign
Witness the valor and the cost of war through the stories of British soldiers battling in distant lands during Queen Victoria's reign.
By William Henry Giles Kingston
The Last Look: A Tale of the Spanish Inquisition
In the shadow of religious persecution, a forbidden love ignites, threatening to crumble under the weight of a ruthless Inquisition.
By William Henry Giles Kingston
Happy Jack, and Other Tales of the Sea
A mischievous fourteen-year-old seeks adventure on the high seas, finding challenge, danger, and camaraderie as he finds his place among seasoned sailors.
By William Henry Giles Kingston
With Axe and Rifle
A family's trek to the American West tests their courage as they brave natural dangers and face moral dilemmas in a land of untamed beauty and hidden threats.
By William Henry Giles Kingston
The History of Little Peter, the Ship Boy
Orphaned and alone, a young boy seeks solace and adventure on the high seas, where his faith and courage will be tested by the trials of life aboard a ship in the late 1800s.
By William Henry Giles Kingston
Arctic Adventures
A daring journey into the frozen north unfolds, as a desperate search for a missing sibling reveals both the beauty and the brutal challenges of a wild, icy world.
By William Henry Giles Kingston
Sunshine Bill
An orphaned boy's luck changes as he journeys through deadly battles and shipwrecks, showing optimism and bravery as he embarks on a life-changing journey at sea.
By William Henry Giles Kingston
Antony Waymouth; Or, The Gentlemen Adventurers
Set sail with two friends as they navigate treacherous seas, face thrilling battles, and pursue dreams of fortune and glory in a bygone era.
By William Henry Giles Kingston
The Perils and Adventures of Harry Skipwith by Land and Sea
Driven by a thirst for adventure, a young man's journey across the world quickly turns into a dangerous fight for survival against nature's fury and river's perils.
By William Henry Giles Kingston
How Britannia Came to Rule the Waves Updated to 1900
From ancient mariners to a naval powerhouse, discover the epic story of how one island nation mastered the seas and built a legendary navy.
By William Henry Giles Kingston
The Two Shipmates
Torn apart by fate and diverging paths, two shipmates must navigate treacherous seas and personal demons to find their true destinies.
By William Henry Giles Kingston
Ronald Morton; or, the Fire Ships: A Story of the Last Naval War
Amidst looming naval warfare, a young pilot uncovers a hidden inheritance that ties him to both Shetland and Spain while a Spanish captain navigates his own ancestral connections to the same mysterious island.
By William Henry Giles Kingston
The Voyages of the "Ranger" and "Crusader" And what befell their Passengers and Crews.
Witness the contrasting journeys of two ships and the courage of young men as they face storms at sea and the treachery of mutiny.
By William Henry Giles Kingston
Adrift in a Boat
Two boys enjoying a carefree picnic are suddenly plunged into a dangerous odyssey where they must summon all their courage to survive the wrath of the sea, menacing privateers, and the crushing grip of despair.
By William Henry Giles Kingston
Janet McLaren, the Faithful Nurse
After a devastating plague orphans three children, their faithful nurse must navigate poverty, illness, and separation to keep the family together.
By William Henry Giles Kingston
Will Weatherhelm: The Yarn of an Old Sailor
Against the backdrop of dangerous seas and family expectations, a spirited young boy sets sail to find adventure and his place among the brave sailors of the 18th century.
By William Henry Giles Kingston
The Pirate of the Mediterranean: A Tale of the Sea
In the Mediterranean, young naval officers find themselves face-to-face with deadly pirates, changing their lives forever.
By William Henry Giles Kingston