Bracebridge Hemyng's 'Jack Harkaway's Boy Tinker Among The Turks' is a riveting adventure novel that takes readers on a thrilling journey through the exotic landscapes of Turkey. Hemyng's descriptive prose and vivid storytelling immerse the reader in the bustling markets of Constantinople and the treacherous dealings of Turkish society. This book falls under the genre of Victorian children's literature, filled with daring escapades and moral lessons for young readers. The fast-paced narrative and engaging characters make it a delightful read for all ages. Bracebridge Hemyng, a prolific writer of adventure stories during the Victorian era, drew inspiration for this book from his own travels and experiences in the Middle East. His deep understanding of the region's culture and history shines through in the detailed portrayal of Turkey in 'Jack Harkaway's Boy Tinker Among The Turks'. Hemyng's passion for storytelling and his knack for creating captivating plots are evident in this well-crafted novel. I highly recommend 'Jack Harkaway's Boy Tinker Among The Turks' to readers who enjoy action-packed adventures with a historical backdrop. Hemyng's masterful storytelling and colorful setting make this book a must-read for anyone who appreciates classic adventure literature.

Bracebridge Hemyng's 'Young Jack Harkaway Fighting the Pirates of the Red Sea' is a thrilling adventure novel that follows the young protagonist, Jack Harkaway, as he navigates through dangerous waters filled with treacherous pirates. The book is written in a fast-paced and action-packed style, typical of the 19th-century adventure genre, keeping readers on the edge of their seats with every twist and turn. Hemyng's vivid descriptions and attention to detail bring the high-seas adventures to life, making readers feel as though they are right there alongside Jack in his quest. The book also touches upon themes of bravery, friendship, and the fight against evil forces. Bracebridge Hemyng, a prolific writer of adventure stories, drew upon his own experiences and imagination to create this captivating tale of courage and heroism. His background in naval history and storytelling shines through in the gripping narrative, making 'Young Jack Harkaway Fighting the Pirates of the Red Sea' a must-read for fans of classic adventure literature and maritime tales.

With their rakish characters, sensationalist plots, improbable adventures and objectionable language (like swell and golly), dime novels in their heyday were widely considered a threat to the morals of impressionable youth. Roundly criticized by church leaders and educators of the time, these short, quick-moving, pocket-sized publications were also, inevitably, wildly popular with readers of all ages. This work looks at the evolution of the dime novel and at the authors, publishers, illustrators, and subject matter of the genre. Also discussed are related types of children's literature, such as story papers, chapbooks, broadsides, serial books, pulp magazines, comic books and today's paperback books. The author shows how these works reveal much about early American life and thought and how they reflect cultural nationalism through their ideological teachings in personal morality and ethics, humanitarian reform and political thought. Overall, this book is a thoughtful consideration of the dime novel's contribution to the genre of children's literature. Eight appendices provide a wealth of information, offering an annotated bibliography of dime novels and listing series books, story paper periodicals, characters, authors and their pseudonyms, and more. A reference section, index and illustrations are all included.