A Middy of the King: A Romance of the Old British Navy by Harry Collingwood
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"A Middy of the King: A Romance of the Old British Navy" by Harry Collingwood is a historical adventure novel likely written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around Dick Delamere, a young midshipman in the British Navy, as he embarks on naval adventures during a time of conflict with France and the Dutch. As he rejoins the frigate Eurpa, Delamere navigates the challenges of maritime life, friendships, and the
brutal realities of naval warfare. The opening of the novel sets the stage for Dick Delamere's return to duty following a period of recovery from an injury sustained during service. We learn about his background, his strong bond with his father, and his eagerness to embrace the challenges ahead. The early chapters vividly depict life aboard the Europa as it prepares for active service, emphasizing both camaraderie among the crew and the looming threats from enemy ships, including pirates and French privateers. Through the narrative, Collingwood immerses readers in the detailed workings of 18th-century naval life, promising an engaging blend of action and personal growth. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Collingwood, Harry, 1851-1922 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Hodgson, E. S. (Edward Smith), 1866-1937 |
| Title | A Middy of the King: A Romance of the Old British Navy |
| Credits | Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 48.8 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Great Britain -- Fiction |
| Subject | Pirates -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Seafaring life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 24615 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-24615-4 |
| Release Date | Feb 14, 2008 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 694 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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