About this book
A Yacht Voyage Round England by William Henry Giles Kingston whisks listeners aboard a Victorian yacht for a lively coming-of-age seafaring adventure. When two brothers are sent home early from boarding school, their retired Royal Navy father proposes a summer cruise around England — a voyage that carries them along the southern Scottish coast and through the Caledonian Canal. Told largely through the boys’ journals, Kingston’s narrative blends nautical action, vivid travel writing, and gentle moral reflection.
Part sea story, part young-adult fiction and suffused with Victorian religious sensibilities, the book offers rich descriptions of ports, coastal life, and seamanship while emphasizing character, courage, and piety. Kingston’s attention to geography, natural history, and practical sailing detail makes the journey both educational and entertaining, with enough historical color to place listeners firmly in 19th-century Britain.
Ideal for fans of classic sea stories, parents seeking wholesome YA adventures, and anyone who enjoys historical travel narratives, this audiobook brings a timeless voyage to life—perfect for listeners who love nautical escapades, gentle moral lessons, and richly observed Victorian storytelling.
