Westward Ho! Or The Voyages And Adventures Of Amyas Leigh (1887) - Paperback

Westward Ho! Or The Voyages And Adventures Of Amyas Leigh is a historical novel written by Charles Kingsley and published in 1887. The story is set in the late 16th century and follows the adventures of Amyas Leigh, a young sailor from Devon, England. The novel begins with Amyas and his friends Francis Drake and John Hawkins embarking on a voyage to the New World in search of riches and adventure. Along the way, they encounter various challenges, including battles with Spanish ships and hostile natives. As the story progresses, Amyas falls in love with a beautiful young woman named Rose Salterne, but their relationship is threatened by the political tensions between England and Spain. Eventually, Amyas and his crew must make a perilous journey to the Caribbean to rescue Rose from the clutches of the Spanish Inquisition. Throughout the novel, Kingsley explores themes of loyalty, courage, and patriotism, while also providing a vivid portrayal of life at sea during the Elizabethan era. Westward Ho! is widely regarded as a classic of historical fiction and remains popular among readers today.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.