Westward Ho! by Charles Kingsley
Westward Ho! is a novel by Charles Kingsley published in 1855. The story follows the adventures of a group of young men who set out to explore the New World, seeking fortune and adventure. Along the way, they encounter various challenges and obstacles, including hostile Native American tribes, harsh weather conditions, and personal conflicts. Through their journey, the characters learn valuable lessons about perseverance, courage, and the importance of staying true to oneself.
By Charles Kingsley · First published 1855 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Romance · 33 chapters · 308,558 words
First lines
"The hollow oak our palace is, Our heritage the sea. "
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Charles Kingsley
- Date: 1855 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Romance
- Length: 308,558 words
- Structure: 33 chapters, 5,264 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — The book is set in the Elizabethan era and contains several historical events and figures, enveloped within a fictional adventure narrative.
- Adventure — The plot follows the adventurous journeys of the protagonist, Amyas Leigh, exploring new territories, dealing with pirates, and facing many threats and dangers.
- Romance — An aspect of the story deals with the protagonist's romantic interest, Rose Salterne, making this a sub-genre of the novel.
Tags
adventure · historical fiction · exploration · colonialism · 19th century · England · California · gold rush · sea voyage · friendship · bravery · conflict
Contents
- HOW MR. OXENHAM SAW THE WHITE BIRD
- HOW AMYAS CAME HOME THE FIRST TIME
- OF TWO GENTLEMEN OF WALES, AND HOW THEY HUNTED WITH THE HOUNDS, AND YET RAN WITH THE DEER
- THE TWO WAYS OF BEING CROST IN LOVE
- CLOVELLY COURT IN THE OLDEN TIME
- THE COMBES OF THE FAR WEST
- THE TRUE AND TRAGICAL HISTORY OF MR. JOHN OXENHAM OF PLYMOUTH
- HOW THE NOBLE BROTHERHOOD OF THE ROSE WAS FOUNDED
- HOW AMYAS KEPT HIS CHRISTMAS DAY
- HOW THE MAYOR OF BIDEFORD BAITED HIS HOOK WITH HIS OWN FLESH
- HOW EUSTACE LEIGH MET THE POPE'S LEGATE
- HOW BIDEFORD BRIDGE DINED AT ANNERY HOUSE
- HOW THE GOLDEN HIND CAME HOME AGAIN
- HOW SALVATION YEO SLEW THE KING OF THE GUBBINGS
- HOW MR. JOHN BRIMBLECOMBE UNDERSTOOD THE NATURE OF AN OATH
- THE MOST CHIVALROUS ADVENTURE OF THE GOOD SHIP ROSE
- HOW THEY CAME TO BARBADOS, AND FOUND NO MEN THEREIN
- HOW THEY TOOK THE PEARLS AT MARGARITA
- WHAT BEFELL AT LA GUAYRA
- SPANISH BLOODHOUNDS AND ENGLISH MASTIFFS
- HOW THEY TOOK THE COMMUNION UNDER THE TREE AT HIGUEROTE
- THE INQUISITION IN THE INDIES
- THE BANKS OF THE META
- HOW AMYAS WAS TEMPTED OF THE DEVIL
- HOW THEY TOOK THE GOLD-TRAIN
- HOW THEY TOOK THE GREAT GALLEON
- HOW SALVATION YEO FOUND HIS LITTLE MAID AGAIN
- HOW AMYAS CAME HOME THE THIRD TIME
- HOW THE VIRGINIA FLEET WAS STOPPED BY THE QUEEN'S COMMAND
- HOW THE ADMIRAL JOHN HAWKINS TESTIFIED AGAINST CROAKERS
- THE GREAT ARMADA
- HOW AMYAS THREW HIS SWORD INTO THE SEA
- HOW AMYAS LET THE APPLE FALL