02263cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000090011910000270012824500230015526400510017830000470022933600260027633700260030233800360032850000310036450800690039552012570046453400670172165300270178865300600181585600430187599900190191874511UtSlPG20260610134726.0mcr n260607r20241922utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a52051509  aUtSlPG 7ade2iso639-1 4aD5011 aWenig, Richard,d1891-10aIn Monsun und Pori 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2024  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2024-10-03  aThe Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net  a"In Monsun und Pori" by Richard Wenig is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. Set against the backdrop of World War I, the narrative revolves around the experiences of the German cruiser SMS Königsberg in the Indian Ocean, highlighting the tension and challenges faced by its crew amidst the chaos of war. The story delves into themes of adventure, conflict, and survival, exploring a turbulent time as the protagonist navigates both the treacherous waters and the complexities of warfare.  At the start of the novel, the reader is introduced to the SMS Königsberg as it takes to the seas in June 1914, tasked with protecting German interests along the East African coast. The narrative vividly describes the ship’s journey, the crew's anticipation of war, and the ominous signs of impending conflict. Through detailed descriptions of the ship's movements and the surrounding natural beauty, Wenig captures the atmosphere of the time as the crew tries to comprehend the implications of their national mobilization. The opening sets the stage for an adventurous tale intertwined with a sense of foreboding, offering insights into the lives of those at sea caught in historical tumult. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  pOriginally published:cBerlin: Safari-Verlag G. m. b. H., 1922  aKönigsberg (Cruiser)  aWorld War, 1914-1918 -- Campaigns -- German East Africa40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/74511  c115236d115236