01983cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000260011324500190013926400510015830000470020933600260025633700260028233800360030850000310034450800330037552011210040853400450152965300470157485600430162199900170166425921UtSlPG20260610133608.0mcr n260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aBartimeus,d1886-196714aThe Long Trick 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2008  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2008-06-28  aE-text prepared by Al Haines  a"The Long Trick" by Bartimeus is a novel written in the early 20th century, specifically during the time of World War I. This book focuses on the lives of British Naval personnel, exploring themes of duty, camaraderie, and the emotional toll of war through the eyes of its characters, particularly Lieutenant-Commander Bunje Standish and his shipmates.   The opening of the book introduces a lively scene at King's Cross station, depicting sailors returning from a period of leave, chattering excitedly as they prepare to head back to their ships. The atmosphere is dynamic and filled with a mix of humor and poignancy, especially as it highlights the farewells between sailors and their loved ones. As the story progresses, we meet Bunje Standish, who has recently married and is departing for duty, along with his friend Mouldy Jakes, whose fate is yet to unfold. This portion sets the tone for the novel, blending lighthearted moments with the sobering realities of naval life during wartime, establishing a backdrop for the relationships and events that will unfold. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aWorld War, 1914-1918 -- England -- Fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/25921  c66922d66922