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Westward Ho!
Author: Charles Kingsley
Hardcover with plastic slip cover - very good condition.
Westward Ho! by Charles Kingsley is a sweeping historical adventure set in the Elizabethan era, following the bold and impulsive Amyas Leigh as he leaves his Devonshire home to seek glory and fortune on the high seas. Inspired by England’s rivalry with Spain and the spirit of exploration, Amyas joins the fight against Spanish oppression and sails to the New World, encountering danger, love, and moral trial. Through vivid descriptions of seafaring life and colonial adventure, Kingsley celebrates courage, patriotism, and Protestant virtue, while also reflecting the imperial attitudes of his time. First published in 1855, the novel remains a classic of Victorian historical fiction, blending romance, heroism, and moral idealism in a tale of discovery and destiny.
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