The first edition of this book is dated 1883. The edition used is dated 1910. The publisher was Henry Frowde, Hodder and Stoughton, London. The number of pages is 430.

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General information

This is one of Kingston’s longest adventure stories, but possibly also one of his best. The eponymous hero is tracked through his time at sea as a midshipman. Exciting events follow on each other’s heels, fast and furious. Very well written, showing the extraordinary depth of knowledge that the author possessed. You will definitely enjoy reading it, if you enjoy this genre at all. You may care to listen to it instead, in which case it makes an excellent audiobook. NH.

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Contents

Chapter I.
The home of my ancestors.

Chapter II.
I commence my journey to Cork.

Chapter III.
We meet with further adventures.

Chapter IV.
My first day on board.

Chapter V.
I make the acquaintance of one of my new messmates.

Chapter VI.
I commence my naval career.

Chapter VII.
Mastheaded.

Chapter VIII.
The press-gang.

Chapter IX.
A fight at sea.

Chapter X.
A fight ashore.

Chapter XI.
A narrow escape.

Chapter XII.
The hurricane.

Chapter XIII.
Fresh captures.

Chapter XIV.
Treachery.

Chapter XV.
Liffy ahoy!

Chapter XVI.
Old friends.

Chapter XVII.
The last of the “Liffy.“

Chapter XVIII.
Lucy Talboys again.

Chapter XIX.
The wreck of the “Cerberus.“

Chapter XX.
Old England again.

Chapter XXI.
Festivities at Home.

Chapter XXII.
A Ghost and a Wedding.

Chapter XXIII.
A Middy Flogged.

Chapter XXIV.
A Trip to London.

Chapter XXV.
In the Mediterranean.

Chapter XXVI.
A Miraculous Escape.

Chapter XXVII.
A visit to France.

Chapter XXVIII.
Larry’s disguise.

Chapter XXIX.
Conclusion.

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