Hair-Breadth Escapes: The Adventures of Three Boys in South Africa

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Adams, H. C. (Henry Cadwallader), 1817-1899.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Hair-Breadth Escapes: The Adventures of Three Boys in South Africa" by Rev. H.C. Adams is a historical fiction novel written in the late 19th century. The book chronicles the adventurous journey of three boys-Frank, Nick, and Ernest-on a voyage from England to South Africa aboard His Majesty's ship "Hooghly", while also exploring their dynamics with the ship's crew and the challenges they face. The story promises a blend of adventure and camaraderie against a backdrop of naval life during the early 1800s. The beginning of the novel introduces the ship "Hooghly" and its captain, as well as the young protagonists who share a bond as they sail toward South Africa. The boys quickly find themselves entangled in the emerging complications aboard the ship, including a reduction in crew due to desertions and the captain's stern regulations. The opening chapters set a stage filled with potential for conflicts, mischief, and escape adventures, giving readers a glimpse into the characters' personalities and their determination to navigate the trials ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England

Notes:

Reading ease score: 76.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2010-07-31