{"product_id":"true-blue-w-h-g-kingston-9781162714783","title":"True Blue","description":"True Blue is a novel written by W.H.G. Kingston that tells the story of a young boy named Jack, who is determined to follow in his father's footsteps and become a sailor. Jack's father was a captain in the Royal Navy, and Jack has always dreamed of sailing the seas and experiencing the adventure and excitement that his father had talked about.The book follows Jack as he joins the Royal Navy and begins his training as a sailor. He quickly learns that life on a ship is not easy, and he must work hard to prove himself to his superiors and earn the respect of his fellow sailors.As Jack navigates the challenges of life at sea, he also learns about the importance of loyalty, bravery, and honor. He faces danger and adversity, but he also finds friendship and camaraderie among his fellow sailors.Throughout the novel, Kingston paints a vivid picture of life on a sailing ship in the 19th century, from the harsh realities of battle to the simple pleasures of life at sea. True Blue is a classic adventure story that will appeal to anyone who loves tales of exploration, heroism, and the power of the human spirit.The midshipman's name was Nott. He was generally called in the mess Johnny Nott. He was as short as his name, but he was a brave, dashing little fellow; but though he had been some time at sea, being very idle, his navigation, at all events, was not as first-rate as he managed to make it appear that it was when he had the honour of dining with his Captain. Captain Garland sent for him and told him that he would spare him two men and a couple of boys, and he expected that with them and the prisoners he would be able to carry the brig safe into Falmouth or Plymouth.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e W. H. G. Kingston\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1162714786\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781162714783\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Kessinger Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/10\/2010\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 268\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.03lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.56d","brand":"W. H. G. Kingston","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48087821582591,"sku":"9781162714783","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_3e19d592-61f7-482e-987c-a0c73b49ad60.jpg?v=1769101572","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/true-blue-w-h-g-kingston-9781162714783","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}