02221cam a22003373u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000110010610000350011724500590015226400510021130000470026233600260030933700260033533800360036150000310039750800470042852011560047553400450163165300290167665300320170565300390173770000470177685600430182399900170186624615UtSlPG20260610133550.0mcr n260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPRaPZ1 aCollingwood, Harry,d1851-192212aA Middy of the King: A Romance of the Old British Navy 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2008  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2008-02-14  aProduced by Nick Hodson of London, England  a"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.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aGreat Britain -- Fiction  aPirates -- Juvenile fiction  aSeafaring life -- Juvenile fiction1 aHodgson, E. S.q(Edward Smith),d1866-193740uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/24615  c65616d65616