Charley Laurel: A Story of Adventure by Sea and Land

"Charley Laurel: A Story of Adventure by Sea and Land" by W.H.G. Kingston is an adventure tale of a boy named Charley Laurel and his guardian, a British seaman named Dick. Beginning in the dangerous West Indies, the story explores their fight for survival and builds a sense of companionship. The story kicks off after Charley is saved from a conflict and Dick promises to look after him. The boy and seamen go through trials like escaping a pirate ship, being captured by tribes in the South Pacific, and eventually finding a new home in England with a shipowner's family. With dangerous events in the world around them, it becomes clear that both Charley and Dick will face tough challenges.