02316cam a22003493u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000520011324500300016526400510019530000470024633600260029333700260031933800360034550000310038150800470041252011970045953400450165665300500170165300390175165300380179065300320182865300310186065300320189185600430192323370UtSlPG20260610133533.0mcr n260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPZ1 aBallantyne, R. M.q(Robert Michael),d1825-189414aThe Battle and the Breeze 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2007  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2007-11-06  aProduced by Nick Hodson of London, England  a"The Battle and the Breeze" by R. M. Ballantyne is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. It primarily revolves around the Battle of the Nile, focusing on the naval forces of Admiral Nelson as they confront the French fleet during the Napoleonic Wars. The narrative is enriched by the experiences of a British seaman, Bill Bowls, and his friends Ben Bolter and Tom Riggles, providing a personal and human element to the historical events.  The opening of the novel introduces readers to Bill Bowls, portraying him as a heroic and endearing figure with an adventurous spirit from a young age. Bill's early life is recounted, highlighting his transition into a life at sea where he faces various challenges and perils, culminating in a significant shipwreck incident. This initial segment sets the stage for the unfolding story by presenting Bill's character and foreshadowing the battles and camaraderie that will develop as he joins the Royal Navy during a tumultuous historical period. The narrative style combines adventure and historical detail, immersing readers in the maritime culture and the broader context of naval warfare. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aAdventure and adventurers -- Juvenile fiction  aSeafaring life -- Juvenile fiction  aShip captains -- Juvenile fiction  aSailors -- Juvenile fiction  aFrance -- Juvenile fiction  aHunting -- Juvenile fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/23370