"Archibald Hughson: An Arctic Story” by William Henry Giles Kingston is a story set in the 1800's that follows a young man from Shetland named Archibald Hughson who wants to be a sailor, even though his mother worries about the dangers of the ocean. Archy leaves home against his family's wishes and boards a whaling ship. The book explores Archy's journey as he deals with the difficult life of a sailor in the Arctic, facing dangerous situations and making tough choices. Archy struggles with his decisions and their outcomes, as he learns about the tough realities of life at sea, testing his courage and morals in the unforgiving Arctic.
Archibald Hughson: An Arctic Story
By William Henry Giles Kingston
Yearning for adventure, a young man risks everything to chase his dreams on a whaling ship, where he faces icy dangers and difficult moral choices.
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2007-11-06
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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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