Tales of the Sea, and of Our Jack Tars

Name: Tales of the Sea, and of Our Jack Tars
Author: William Henry Giles Kingston

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Yes — read Tales of the Sea, and of Our Jack Tars by William Henry Giles Kingston in English: the complete original text, with tap-to-translate on every word, audio narration, and saved vocabulary. Its CEFR level is B2. Start with a free sample.

CEFR level: B2
Length: 1 chapters
Format: The complete book

About this book

A spirited young boy dubbed "Happy Jack" defies his father's ambitions to chase adventure on the sea, joining the crew of the weathered brig Naiad and setting sail to explore strange lands and face the perils of maritime life.

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It's the complete original text, exactly as William Henry Giles Kingston wrote it — nothing rewritten or cut. The built-in translation, saved vocabulary and audio narration are what carry you through the original prose.

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