William Henry Giles Kingston
William Henry Giles Kingston, often credited as W. H. G. Kingston, was an English writer of boys' adventure novels.
The Young Llanero: A Story of War and Wild Life in Venezuela
A young man returns to his vibrant Venezuelan home only to face war, wildlife, and perilous adventures that will define his courage.
By William Henry Giles Kingston
Captain Cook: His Life, Voyages, and Discoveries
From a modest upbringing to commanding ships, this is the incredible true story of a man who sailed across the world, making discoveries and facing untold challenges.
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
Kidnapping in the Pacific; Or, The Adventures of Boas Ringdon A long four-part Yarn
A young sailor braves dangerous seas filled with slavers and pirates, struggling to stay alive and uphold his values in a world of greed and exploitation.
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
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 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
Owen Hartley; or, Ups and Downs: A Tale of Land and Sea
A young orphan's journey takes him from a quiet farm to the harsh realities of the sea, as he seeks belonging and faces challenges that test his courage and forge bonds of friendship.
By William Henry Giles Kingston
The Voyage of the "Steadfast": The Young Missionaries in the Pacific
Bound by faith and facing fierce storms, courageous young sailors aboard a whaling vessel embark on a dangerous Pacific voyage, where shipwrecks and unknown cultures test their resolve and character.
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
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
Marmaduke Merry: A Tale of Naval Adventures in Bygone Days
A young man leaves his comfortable home for daring adventures on the high seas, where he hopes to transform into a hero.
By William Henry Giles Kingston
Adventures in Australia
In uncharted territory, two brothers seek fortune, face danger, and meet strange people as they travel across the Australian wilderness.
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
Notable Voyagers, From Columbus to Nordenskiold
From a persistent dreamer’s quest to change the world to daring expeditions across uncharted waters, this is a chronicle of the mariners who shaped history.
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
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 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
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