A Boy's Adventures Round the World

JOHN ANDREW HIGGINSON
AUTHOR OF 'FOUR YEARS ABAFT THE GALLEY' 'TWO CHUMMY SHELLBACKS' ETC. ETC.
LONDON THE RELIGIOUS TRACT SOCIETY 4 BOUVERIE STREET AND 65 ST PAUL'S CHURCHYARD
IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE OF MY DEAR FATHER THIS VOLUME IS DEDICATED BY THE AUTHOR
CONTENTS

A BOY'S ADVENTURES ROUND THE WORLD
Jack Clewlin was born at Trafalgar Place, a substantial residence commanding an excellent view of the seaport town of Stonewell, and its spacious, island-studded harbour.
During his earlier years the boy saw little of his father, who was almost constantly at sea in charge of a ship, and to his mother he owed that sound Christian training, and those God-fearing principles, which subsequently became so deeply impressed on his mind and character.
'You will not always have me with you, Jack,' she would frequently say. 'Therefore, my dear son, I want to give you the best advice that boy or man can receive. Fear God. Lead a simple and a pure life. Be strong to resist those worldly temptations which beset all those who strive to follow in the footsteps of the blessed Saviour. To command others you must first command yourself . By prayer alone can such a victory be obtained, yet rest assured that His ear is ever open to the cry of those needing guidance and support.' In close companionship mother and son continued to live happily at Stonewell.