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The Two Supercargoes is a novel written by W. H. G. Kingston that tells the story of two young men, Jack Rogers and Ned Grey, who embark on a journey to Africa as supercargoes on a trading ship. The two friends encounter many challenges and adventures as they travel through the... Read Full Overview

The Two Supercargoes is an adventure novel written by W.H.G. Kingston. The story follows two young supercargoes, or officers in charge of the cargo on a ship, who are sent on a mission to trade goods with African tribes in the 19th century. They encounter various challenges and... Read Full Overview

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

William Henry Giles Kingston (28 February 1814 - 5 August 1880), often credited as W. H. G. Kingston, was an English writer of boys' adventure novels. His first book The Circassian Chief appeared in 1844. His first book for boys Peter the Whaler was published in 1851 and had... Read Full Overview

The Two Supercargoes

"The 'Arrow' has come in, sir, from the Coast of Africa, under charge of Mr Godfrey Magor, the second mate," I heard Harry Bracewell, one of our shipping clerks, say, as I was seated on a high stool, pen in hand, leaning over my desk in the office of Messrs Crank, Trunnion &... Read Full Overview

This collection of literature attempts to compile many of the classic works that have stood the test of time and offer them at a reduced, affordable price, in an attractive volume so that everyone can enjoy them.