The Voyage of the "Steadfast": The Young Missionaries in the Pacific

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The Voyage of the "Steadfast": The Young Missionaries in the Pacific

by William Henry Giles Kingston

EN·~2 hours·11 chapters

Chapters

11 total

Chapter One. - Captain Graybrook’s Home.

18:03

Chapter Two. - Whaling in the Pacific.

17:46

Chapter Three. - Adventure with Sea-Lions.

8:43

Chapter Four. - A Night Adventure.

11:26

Chapter Five. - On the Desert Island.

12:12

Chapter Six. - In an Open Boat.

13:42

Chapter Seven. - Savages and Missionaries.

17:35

Chapter Eight. - Attack and Flight.

15:52

Chapter Nine. - Saved and Wrecked.

23:43

Chapter Ten. - Kapoiolani.

12:56
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In a windswept cottage on the north coast of Wales, Mrs. Graybrook and her daughter Hannah spend a stormy night listening to the sea’s angry roar. Their conversation drifts between admiration for the sturdy vessel Steadfast—the pride of Hannah’s seafaring father—and worry for the sailors who brave such tempests. The room, crowded with exotic shells, narwhal horns, and maritime sketches, hints at a world far beyond the rugged cliffs that loom outside.

When the Steadfast finally pulls away, a small band of idealistic young missionaries sets out for the distant islands of the Pacific. Their journey promises encounters with unfamiliar cultures, the trial of faith amid hardship, and the chance for each character to mature beyond the comforts of home. As the ship cuts through uncharted waters, the listeners are invited to share in the awe, the danger, and the quiet hope that guides every sailor and soul on the horizon.

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Language

en

Duration

~2 hours (161K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England

Release date

Oct 17, 2007

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

William Henry Giles Kingston

William Henry Giles Kingston

1814–1880

Best known for lively Victorian adventure stories, this English writer filled his books with sea voyages, exploration, and the kind of danger that kept young readers turning pages. His work helped shape 19th-century fiction for boys and stayed popular long after his lifetime.

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