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100 1 _aFortescue, Seymour John, Sir,
_d1856-1942
245 1 0 _aLooking Back
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2019
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2019-07-17
508 _aProduced by David T. Jones, Al Haines, Neanderthal & the online Project Gutenberg team at http://www.pgdpcanada.net
520 _a"Looking Back" by Captain The Hon. Sir Seymour Fortescue, K.C.V.O., C.M.G. is a memoir reflecting on the life experiences of a Royal Navy officer, likely written in the early 20th century. The book explores the author’s illustrious career, touching on significant events, royal encounters, and personal anecdotes during his time serving at the court of King Edward VII, as well as his naval adventures. The opening of the memoir establishes Fortescue’s background, detailing his upbringing at Castle Hill, North Devon, and describing his family and childhood influences. It sets the stage for his reflections on a diverse life, filled with experiences that bridge military service, court life, and societal engagements. The narrative hints at the author's imminent journey into the Navy, providing insights into the values and characters that shaped his formative years, before starting a detailed account of his naval career, including his training and early assignments. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aEdward VII, King of Great Britain, 1841-1910
653 _aGreat Britain. Royal Navy -- Biography
653 _aFortescue, Seymour John, Sir, 1856-1942
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/59934
999 _c100760
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