"Dick Rodney; or, The Adventures of an Eton Boy" by James Grant, follows a young Eton schoolboy yearning for excitement, whose life takes an unexpected turn when he is swept away from his comfortable home into a world of maritime adventures. At the beginning of the story, Dick Rodney daydreams of achievements greater than academics, soon finding himself facing true peril on the open sea, far removed from the familiar fields of Eton, where he must now navigate the dangers and uncertainties of a seafaring life, replacing light-hearted games with genuine stakes. This transformation sets the stage for a journey of self-discovery as Rodney grows beyond his schoolboy musings and embraces the thrilling yet risky experiences awaiting him in the wider world.

Dick Rodney; or, The Adventures of an Eton Boy
By James Grant
A boy trades his school books for the high seas, where unexpected danger and adventure promise to transform him forever.
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About the AuthorJames Grant (1822–1887) was a Scottish novelist and miscellaneous writer.
James Grant (1822–1887) was a Scottish novelist and miscellaneous writer.
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