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An influential writer of boys' adventure novels, Kingston began his literary career with "The Circassian Chief" in 1844, but it was "Peter the Whaler" in 1851 that marked his shift to full-time writing. Over three decades, he authored over 130 tales, captivating young readers with thrilling narratives. His contributions extended beyond literature; he edited several publications and engaged in philanthropic efforts. Notably, he was honored with a Portuguese knighthood for his diplomatic work and received a government pension for his literary contributions.
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A True Hero, W. H. G. Kingston
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- 2024
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- Title
- A True Hero
- Language
- English
- Authors
- W. H. G. Kingston
- Publisher
- Blurb
- Released
- 2024
- Pages
- 116
- ISBN13
- 9781006541087
- Category
- Fiction
- Description
- An influential writer of boys' adventure novels, Kingston began his literary career with "The Circassian Chief" in 1844, but it was "Peter the Whaler" in 1851 that marked his shift to full-time writing. Over three decades, he authored over 130 tales, captivating young readers with thrilling narratives. His contributions extended beyond literature; he edited several publications and engaged in philanthropic efforts. Notably, he was honored with a Portuguese knighthood for his diplomatic work and received a government pension for his literary contributions.