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The W. H. G. Kingston Library
Come aboard and set sail upon the wide seas of adventure with The W. H. G. Kingston Library, where the stirring tales of William Henry Giles Kingston are read in full. Here are shipwrecks and storms, distant lands and perilous voyages, brave companions and bold young seamen. Stories of courage, duty, friendship, and Providence from one of the great storytellers of the Victorian sea. Whether snug by the fireside or bound upon your own journey, there is always another voyage waiting.
Episodes
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John Deane of Nottingham: Historic Adventures by Land and Sea Chapter 34 - Hurricane in the British Channel
In which John Deane and his ship endure a fierce and destructive storm in the Downs, witnessing the tragic loss of many vessels and lives, before joining the…
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John Deane of Nottingham: Historic Adventures by Land and Sea Chapter 33 - Sir George Hooke Takes the Spanish Galleons in Vigo Bay
In which John Deane, newly appointed to the “Lennox” under Captain Jumper, joins a fleet bound for Spain, where Admiral Sir George Rooke leads a well-planned…
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John Deane of Nottingham: Historic Adventures by Land and Sea Chapter 32 - The Island Captured
In which John Deane and Elizabeth witness the intense battle between the English forces and the pirates defending their island refuge, with desperate fighting…
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John Deane of Nottingham: Historic Adventures by Land and Sea Chapter 31 - Dame Pearson’s History
In which Jack Deane, recovering on a pirate-infested island, forms a tender attachment with Elizabeth as they share quiet days and learn of the troubled pasts…
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John Deane of Nottingham: Historic Adventures by Land and Sea Chapter 30 - Imprisonment in the Pirates’ Island - the Lovers’ Meeting
In which the captive sailors, confined by pirates on a remote island, cautiously plan a perilous escape while grappling with illness and uncertainty, their…
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John Deane of Nottingham: Historic Adventures by Land and Sea Chapter 29 - Hurricane - Captured by Pirates
In which Jack Deane and his crew are caught in a violent West Indian hurricane that severely damages their ship and results in heavy losses, after which they…
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John Deane of Nottingham: Historic Adventures by Land and Sea Chapter 28 - Serves Under Benbow in the West Indies
In which the news of King William’s death and the accession of Queen Anne brings unease amidst political intrigue, while John Deane embarks upon naval duty…
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John Deane of Nottingham: Historic Adventures by Land and Sea Chapter 27 - Returns Home
In which John Deane returns to Nottingham and is warmly reunited with his family, finding himself a stranger amidst new social arrangements and impending…
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John Deane of Nottingham: Historic Adventures by Land and Sea Chapter 26 - Visit to Norwich and to the Farm at the Fens
In which our hero, newly free from naval duty, embarks on a journey with Monsieur de Mertens to reunite the latter with his family, navigating country roads…
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John Deane of Nottingham: Historic Adventures by Land and Sea Chapter 25 - The Galley-Slave, and Who He Was
In which Jack Deane tends to a fellow prisoner of noble birth, whose tale of hardship and separation from his family while enduring galley servitude elicits a…
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John Deane of Nottingham: Historic Adventures by Land and Sea Chapter 24 - Cutting-Out Expedition - John Deane Is Promoted
In which young John Deane undertakes a perilous nocturnal assault on French privateers under the command of Lieutenant Cammock, demonstrating courage and…
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John Deane of Nottingham: Historic Adventures by Land and Sea Chapter 23 - After the Battle
In which the gallant crew of the “Weymouth” strive to keep their vessel afloat and tend to grievous wounds amid the aftermath of a fierce encounter, revealing…
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John Deane of Nottingham: Historic Adventures by Land and Sea Chapter 22 - First Sea-Fight
In which John Deane and the crew of the “Weymouth” prepare with steady resolve and disciplined cheerfulness for a fierce naval engagement against a larger…
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John Deane of Nottingham: Historic Adventures by Land and Sea Chapter 21 - John Deane Turns Sailor, and Joins the 'Weymouth', Captain Jumper
In which John Deane enters the Royal Navy as a landsman aboard the “Weymouth” and quickly sets about learning the duties of a seaman amid preparations for…
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John Deane of Nottingham: Historic Adventures by Land and Sea Chapter 20 - A Ride for Liberty
In which the intricate and perilous Jacobite conspiracies against King William are unveiled with a gravity befitting the age, and young Jack Deane, caught…
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John Deane of Nottingham: Historic Adventures by Land and Sea Chapter 19 - The Conspiracy
In which Jack Deane, awakened by suspicious voices and overhearing a secretive and grave conspiracy involving his companion Long Sam, discovers a plot against…
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John Deane of Nottingham: Historic Adventures by Land and Sea Chapter 18 - Journey to London With Long Sam
In which Jack Deane is invited to accompany Long Sam to London under mysterious circumstances, tasked with the care and sale of horses while remaining cautious…
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John Deane of Nottingham: Historic Adventures by Land and Sea Chapter 17 - A Decoy Described
In which Jack is guided through the intricate workings of a fen decoy, witnessing the skillful art of catching wildfowl by means of trained ducks and a clever…
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John Deane of Nottingham: Historic Adventures by Land and Sea Chapter 16 - Residence in the Fens of Lincolnshire
In which Jack Deane, guided by the knowledgeable and cautious Ned Burdale, undertakes a challenging journey across the bleak and treacherous Lincolnshire fens…
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John Deane of Nottingham: Historic Adventures by Land and Sea Chapter 15 - Jack Again Visits Harwood Grange
In which Jack Deane visits Harwood Grange, where he encounters the kindly Squire, his daughter Alethea, and two mysterious clerical guests engaged in discourse…
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John Deane of Nottingham: Historic Adventures by Land and Sea Chapter 14 - Adventures at the Hagg
In which Jack Deane, under the cautious guidance of Pearson and the taciturn Ned Burdale, journeys through forest and fen, encountering whispered tales of…
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John Deane of Nottingham: Historic Adventures by Land and Sea Chapter 13 - Jack and Pearson’s Journey to the North
In which Jack Deane journeys northward under the cautious guidance of Master Pearson, exchanging steeds and delivering letters to various gentlemen while…
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John Deane of Nottingham: Historic Adventures by Land and Sea Chapter 12 - Jack Meets Pearson at Saint Faith’s
In which John Deane and Will Brinsmead journey to Saint Faith’s amidst a motley throng of drovers and purchasers, where unexpected news brings a Highlander and…
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John Deane of Nottingham: Historic Adventures by Land and Sea Chapter 11 - Jack’s Visit to Mr Gournay - the Story of Madame Le Mertens
In which Jack Deane visits Norwich and is warmly received into the household of the Quaker merchant Mr Gournay, where he hears a moving tale of the sufferings…
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John Deane of Nottingham: Historic Adventures by Land and Sea Chapter 10 - Jack Encounters Master Pearson, and Goes to Norwich
In which Jack Deane and his companion Brinsmead wander through the bustling and colourful fair, encountering old acquaintances and unexpected visitors amid the…
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John Deane of Nottingham: Historic Adventures by Land and Sea Chapter 9 - Stourbridge Fair - Adventures at Cambridge
In which the bustling fair of Cambridge unfolds with a vivid array of merchants, travellers, and colourful diversions, from the intricate dealings of woollen…
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John Deane of Nottingham: Historic Adventures by Land and Sea Chapter 8 - Attacked by Cattle-Lifters
In which Jack Deane and the steadfast Brinsmead encounter trouble upon the road as a waggon overturns and a band of cattle-lifters disrupts their journey…
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John Deane of Nottingham: Historic Adventures by Land and Sea Chapter 7 - Jack’s Journey to Stourbridge, and Adventures on the Road
In which Jack Deane prepares to leave home with farewells steeped in affectionate counsel and embarks on a journey as a drover, encountering the rhythms and…
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John Deane of Nottingham: Historic Adventures by Land and Sea Chapter 6 - Pearson’s Visit to Squire Harwood - Plan to Entrap Jack
In which a determined visitor, Master Pearson, arrives at Harwood Grange to report on the scarce enthusiasm for King James's cause among the local youth…
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John Deane of Nottingham: Historic Adventures by Land and Sea Chapter 5 - Jack’s Visit to Harwood Grange
In which Jack, newly recovered but thoughtful, visits the hospitable Harwood Grange, where he encounters lively debates on loyalty and kingship with the fair…
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John Deane of Nottingham: Historic Adventures by Land and Sea Chapter 4 - Fire Near Mr Strelley’s Warehouse - Jack Deane Shows Courage
In which Jack returns stealthily to his home to find his father asleep and soon becomes the courageous leader in quelling a dangerous fire threatening the…
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John Deane of Nottingham: Historic Adventures by Land and Sea Chapter 3 - A Poaching Expedition to Colwick Park - Jack Forms an Acquaintance
In which the thoughtful young Jack, torn between boyish promises and a yearning for honourable manhood, embarks on a secretive night’s escapade beside the…
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John Deane of Nottingham: Historic Adventures by Land and Sea Chapter 2 - Dinner at Mr Deane’s in Nottingham
In which a large family gathering at Mr Deane's Nottingham mansion reveals the differing ambitions of his sons amidst a convivial dinner and lively…
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John Deane of Nottingham: Historic Adventures by Land and Sea Chapter 1 - Mr Harwood and Alethea in Sherwood Forest
In which the quiet glades and time-worn avenues of Sherwood Forest serve as the tranquil backdrop to a summer’s day in 1696, where the genteel Harwoods journey…
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John Deane of Nottingham: Historic Adventures by Land and Sea Preface
In which we are introduced to the remarkable life of John Deane of Nottingham, a man whose varied career took him from the quiet English market town to the…