Westward Ho!, Charles Kingsley
Westward Ho!, Charles Kingsley
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Westward Ho!
or the Voyages and Adventures of Sir Amyas Leigh, Knight, of Burrough, in the County of Devon in the Reign of Her Most Glorious Majesty Queen Eliza

Author: Charles Kingsley, Joss Recordings

Narrator: Frederick Davidson

Unabridged: 19 hr 3 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 01/01/2007

Categories: Fiction, Classic


Synopsis

Subtitle: or the Voyages and Adventures of Sir Amyas Leigh, Knight, of Burrough, in the County of Devon in the Reign of Her Most Glorious Majesty Queen ElizabethFrom the coral reefs of the Barbados to the jungles and fabled cities of the Orinoco and on to the great sea battle with the Spanish Armada, this vibrant novel captures the daring spirit of the Elizabethan adventurers who sailed with Sir Francis Drake. Full of the drama of that age of exploration, discovery, and conquest, Kingsley has truly brought this colorful era to life.

About Charles Kingsley

Charles Kingsley (1819–1875), born in Devonshire, England, was a clergyman, novelist, and poet who began writing when he was five years old. He was much involved in the social reform movements of his time. His best-known works are Westward Ho! and the children’s fantasy The Water Babies.

About Frederick Davidson

Frederick Davidson (1932–2005), also known as David Case, was one of the most prolific readers in the audiobook industry, recording more than eight hundred audiobooks in his lifetime, including over two hundred for Blackstone Audio. Born in London, he trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and performed for many years in radio plays for the British Broadcasting Company before coming to America in 1976. He received AudioFile’s Golden Voice Award and numerous Earphones Awards and was nominated for a Grammy for his readings.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Stephen on August 04, 2022

I bought this edition thinking my adult son would want it for his collection on behalf of his children of the Scribner's Classics. I'd never read it. Turns out he already has it. I read it with respect and pleasure, finding in it, along with the work of Kingsley's contemporary Captain Frederick Mary......more

Goodreads review by Chelsea on November 23, 2020

I enjoyed this book much more than I expected. I read it alongside my middle school child as part of her homeschool curriculum called Amblesideonline. In addition to this book we read selections from nonfiction also about the same time period by Winston Churchill in History of the English Speaking P......more

Goodreads review by hh on June 15, 2007

read for my nation, empire, and literature class. an english bestseller. fascinating from an historical and sociological perspective. an obviously nationalistic book. it was fun to write a paper on, though. and it made my recent robin hood obsession suddenly relevant.......more

Goodreads review by Gavin on June 20, 2015

First off, I didn't really get into this book until almost half-way through. The start seemed to be largely about Amyas Leigh, the protagonist, desiring to go to sea, and his romance with the character Rose. The story really gets going after Amyas loses Roses to the main antagonist, Don Guzman, and t......more


Quotes

“An action-packed saga of romance and seafaring adventure set against the dramatic backdrop of Elizabethan England, the battle of the Spanish Armada, and the exploration of North America.” Ingram