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Hearts of Oak

by Gordon Stables

Level B2 · Upper-intermediateAdventureHistoricalChildren's34 chapters
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About this book

Set against the daring life of Horatio Nelson, this thrilling naval adventure follows young heroes navigating the perils of war, duty, and courage at sea, capturing the spirit of Britain’s grand maritime legacy.

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34 chapters in all. The first chapter is free to read with no account.

01Hearts of Oak. · Ch.1Free
02CHAPTER I. POOR UNCLE BOB!
03CHAPTER II. THE WRECK ON THE GORTON SANDS.
04CHAPTER III. "I SEE IT ALL," HE SAID. "I SEE IT ALL."
05CHAPTER IV. UNCLE BOB TELLS TOM'S STORY.
06CHAPTER V. A MOUNTAIN WAVE COMES SWELLING OVER THE SANDS.
07CHAPTER VI. SUMMER MORNING ON A NORFOLK BROAD.
08CHAPTER VII. THE LAUNCH OF THE "QUEEN OF THE BROADS."
09CHAPTER VIII. "STAY AT HOME, MY LAD, AND PLANT CABBAGES."
10CHAPTER IX. HORATIO NELSON'S EARLIER DAYS.
11CHAPTER X. "I WILL BE A HERO, AND TRUSTING TO PROVIDENCE BRAVE EVERY DANGER."
12CHAPTER XI. "THERE'S A STORM BREWING, AND YOU'LL BE IN IT, TOM."

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