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Reproduction of the original: The History of Little Peter, the Ship Boy by W.H.G. Kingston

""The History of Little Peter the Ship Boy"" is a novel written by William Henry Giles Kingston in 1873. The story follows the life of a young boy named Peter who dreams of becoming a sailor. After running away from home, Peter joins a ship and begins his life at sea. Throughout... Read Full Overview

"Are you better, mother, to-day?" asked little Peter, as he went up to the bed on which Widow Gray lay, in a small chamber of their humble abode."I trust so, my boy," she answered, in a doubtful tone, as she gazed fondly on the ruddy, broad, honest face of her only child, and... Read Full Overview

The History of Little Peter the Ship Boy, written by William Henry Giles Kingston in 1873, is a classic adventure novel that follows the story of a young boy named Peter who dreams of becoming a sailor. Peter's father is a fisherman who is unable to provide for his family, so... Read Full Overview

The History of Little Peter the Ship Boy is a novel written by William Henry Giles Kingston and published in 1873. The story follows the adventures of a young boy named Peter who dreams of becoming a sailor. When he is orphaned at a young age, he is taken in by a kind captain... Read Full Overview