Westward Ho - Charles Kingsley - Bog

Westward Ho is a collection of novels, poems, and letters written by Charles Kingsley, a prominent English author and clergyman of the 19th century. The collection is divided into two volumes, with this first volume featuring a selection of Kingsley's works that explore themes of adventure, romance, and exploration.The novels included in this volume are Westward Ho!, a historical adventure set in the Elizabethan era that follows the exploits of a group of English sailors and their quest for riches in the New World, and Hypatia, a historical romance set in 5th century Alexandria that explores the conflict between Christianity and paganism.The volume also includes a selection of Kingsley's poetry, which ranges from romantic ballads to political and social commentary. In addition, the collection features a number of Kingsley's letters, which offer insight into his personal life and beliefs.Overall, Westward Ho is a comprehensive collection of Charles Kingsley's works that showcases his versatility as a writer and his enduring legacy as an important figure in English literature.1899. Other volumes in this set include ISBN number(s): 0766170160. Volume 1 of 2. Charles Kingsley was an English clergyman and novelist. He was the founding member of the Christian Socialist movement and was known for his controversy with Cardinal Newman. He was a chaplain to Queen Victoria, a rector at Eversley, Hampshire and was sympathetic to the Chartists. Found in this book is Part 1 of the novel Westward Ho!, a historical novel revolving around the Ayacanora and her power of song and the relationship between herself and Amyas. Of course, the background of the story is that of the heroes of colonization who sailed forth to expand England with their cry of Westward Ho!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.