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A seaborne coming-of-age tale that still speaks to young explorers today.

Ben Burton: Born And Bred At Sea restores a vanished world of hard-won seamanship and fearless curiosity. Set against the backdrop of nineteenth-century Britain, Kingston's youthful adventures unfold with the realism of life at sea, the discipline aboard ship, and the turn-of-the- tide challenges that test character as surely as weather tests rigging. It is a complete nautical adventure that pairs vivid voyage fiction with the slow, steady craft of growing up, offering both fast-paced incident and thoughtful reflection for readers on a voyage of self-discovery.

This republished edition is more than a reprint; it is a heartfelt revival. Alpha Editions has restored the text for today's and future generations, preserving the novel's colour, cadence, and historical texture while inviting new readers to experience a classic seamanship tale. It will appeal to casual readers drawn to sea-salt storytelling and to classic-literature collectors who value a well-made edition of a cherished juvenile adventure.

A natural fit for classrooms and family libraries, this enduring title sits squarely in the overlap of life at sea, youth apprenticeship at sea, and voyage fiction. Ideal for a classroom reading list or for for young readers seeking a complete nautical adventure, the book invites both immersion in tropical seas and reflection on the values of courage, responsibility, and camaraderie.

Book details

Book category Books in German Kinder- und Jugendbücher Kinderbücher bis 11 Jahre

• Full title: Ben Burton
• Subtitle: Born And Bred At Sea
• Author: William Henry Giles Kingston
• Language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 160
• EAN: 9789354757525
• ISBN: 9354757529
• ID: 36620457
• Publisher: Alpha Edition
• Weight: 245 g
• Dimensions: 229 × 152 × 9 mm
• Date of publishing: 05. July 2021

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