Westward Ho! is an 1855 British historical novel by Charles Kingsley.

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Set against the backdrop of Elizabethan England, the story follows Amyas Leigh, a spirited youth who embarks on maritime adventures with renowned privateers like Sir Francis Drake. As he navigates the challenges of the New World, his love for the beautiful Rose Salterne becomes central to the plot, especially when she is kidnapped by a Spanish adversary. The novel captures themes of adventure, rivalry, and romance amid the historical context of England's naval exploits against Spain.