Over Two Seas

By Ralph Henry Barbour

Book Overview

""Over Two Seas"" by Ralph Henry Barbour is a novel that follows the story of a young American boy named Jack Dudley. After the death of his father, Jack is sent to England to live with his wealthy aunt and uncle. There, he meets a group of boys at his new school and becomes fast friends with them. Together, they embark on a series of adventures and challenges that test their friendship and their courage. As they navigate the complexities of school life, they also learn about the differences between American and British culture. Along the way, Jack discovers his own strength and resilience, and learns to embrace his new home across the sea. ""Over Two Seas"" is a heartwarming coming-of-age story that explores themes of friendship, identity, and cultural differences.1922. Barbour wrote a number spirited genuine stories with something to appeal to every boy with the love of manliness, cleanness, and sportsmanship in his heart. Over Two Seas begins: Peter Peter I�������m going to sea with dad Dick Ballantrye burst into the room with radiant face. Honest, Dick? exclaimed Peter Gunby. That�������s fine, isn�������t it? Then his face fell, and he asked: How long will you-be gone? I don�������t know yet, Dick answered breathlessly. The Viking�������s loading in Boston for Havana. When she leaves Havana she may come right back again, but I hope not. I wish she�������d go to-to Europe or Africa or-or somewhere like that This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1417931167
• ISBN13: 9781417931163
• Release Date: April 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 0.89 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"