In his lifetime William Kingston (1814-1880) was very popular for his adventure and travel novels. "A Yacht Voyage Round England" is written from the perspective of a young boy, who describes his exciting holiday on a sailing boat in 19th century England. His father, a former captain of the Royal Navy, takes his family on a trip round the southern part of Scotland, through the Caledonian Canal. The marvelous tale is illustrated with numerous beautiful engravings.Reprint of the original edition.