02468cam a22003253u 4500 61903 UtSlPG 20260610134427.0 m cr n 260607r2020||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 12000245 UtSlPG en iso639-1 DK Washburn, Stanley, 1878-1950 The Cable Game : The Adventures of an American Press-Boat in Turkish Waters During the Russian Revolution Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2020 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2020-04-23 Produced by deaurider, Paul Marshall and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The Cable Game" by Stanley Washburn is a historical narrative written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles the experiences of an American journalist navigating the tumultuous waters of the Black Sea during the Russian Revolution, highlighting the challenges and dangers of reporting from conflict zones. The central figure, presumably Washburn himself, provides insight into the life of a newspaper correspondent immersed in the journalistic "game" of gathering and transmitting stories amidst chaos. The opening of the book sets the stage for an exciting series of adventures, detailing the narrator's transition from the Russo-Japanese War to an assignment in Russia. He reflects on the camaraderie with Japanese soldiers and the sense of duty felt by journalists in the face of international events. The account emphasizes the uncertainty and thrill of the correspondent's profession, alongside vivid descriptions of the environments and tensions in which he operates. As the narrator prepares for a journey that will soon lead him into the heart of revolutionary Russia, the stage is set for a compelling exploration of the risks involved in chasing breaking news amid war and political turmoil. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Russia -- History -- Nicholas II, 1894-1917 Black Sea -- Description and travel https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/61903 102727 102727