Cover of The naval cadet: A story of adventures on land and sea

The naval cadet: A story of adventures on land and sea

    The naval cadet: A story of adventures on land and sea is an adventure fiction novel by Gordon Stables.

    On Project Gutenberg it was downloaded 564 times in the last 30 days.

    It is in the public domain in the United States and free to read on Project Gutenberg.

    About The naval cadet: A story of adventures on land and sea

    "The Naval Cadet: A Story of Adventures on Land and Sea" by Dr. Gordon Stables is a novel written in the late 19th century. This adventure tale centers around a young boy named Creggan M'Vayne, who lives a wild and adventurous life on the Isle of Skye with his guardian, the hermitic Tomnahurich. The story explores themes of friendship, bravery, and the transition from boyhood to the responsibilities of adulthood, often set against the stunning backdrop of the Scottish landscape and the perilous sea. At the start of the story, Creggan is introduced as a spirited 14-year-old boy who is well-known and beloved among the locals for his generosity and independence. After a chance encounter with Mr. Nugent, who is seeking a guide over the mountains, Creggan's life takes a turn as he forms a bond with Nugent's family. As a storm brews on the horizon, Creggan and Nugent's adventure takes a perilous twist when they find themselves lost in a Highland mist, leading to a rescue by the local shepherd Donald. This opening portion sets the stage for a tale filled with excitement, danger, and the beauty of youth in the face of challenges.
    Summary from Project Gutenberg (automatically generated)

    Themes, setting & tropes

    Genres

    Subjects

    • Conduct of life, Juvenile fiction
    • Adventure stories
    • Voyages and travels, Juvenile fiction
    • Seafaring life, Juvenile fiction
    • Sailors, Juvenile fiction
    • Youth, Conduct of life, Juvenile fiction
    • Venezuela, Juvenile fiction
    • Indigenous peoples, Juvenile fiction
    • Papua New Guinea, Juvenile fiction

    Quick answers

    Who wrote The naval cadet: A story of adventures on land and sea?

    The naval cadet: A story of adventures on land and sea was written by Gordon Stables.

    What genre is The naval cadet: A story of adventures on land and sea?

    It is usually shelved as Adventure.

    Is The naval cadet: A story of adventures on land and sea free to read?

    Yes. It is in the public domain in the United States and can be read free on Project Gutenberg in EPUB, Kindle and HTML formats.

    What books are similar to The naval cadet: A story of adventures on land and sea?

    Readers who like it often enjoy Dick Rodney; or, The Adventures of an Eton Boy, The young naval captain and Leaves from a middy's log.

    More by Gordon Stables

    All books →

    Books like The naval cadet: A story of adventures on land and sea