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The Cruise of the "Dainty"; Or, Rovings in the Pacific
by William Henry Giles Kingston
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- CEFR level
- C1
- Length
- 10 chapters
- Format
- The complete book
About this book
About this book
Stranded in a relentless Pacific calm aboard the schooner Dainty, a determined crew and their passengers face sweltering heat and restless anticipation. As they wait for a breeze, tensions rise and adventures loom on the horizon of this seafaring tale.
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