SuitabookBy conduct and courage, a story of the days of Nelson
G. A. Henty
- Reading
- Read a little at a time and pause after major encounters to check what has happened and how Will responds; this can help keep the changing adventures clear.
- Themes
- Conduct and courage: Will distinguishes himself in battle, rises in the navy, and later succeeds through resolve and persistence. The overview presents these qualities as important to Will’s progress and eventual success.
- A young sailor in historical battles: Will takes part in the Battle of Cape St. Vincent and the Battle of Camperdown during his naval career. The story uses a fictional sailor’s adventures to place its action in named historical battles.
- Worth knowing
- Naval battles, pirate encounters, capture and escape feature in the adventures. A child may want to talk through how these scenes feel as well as what happens.