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100 1 _aGardner, James Anthony,
_d1770-1846
245 1 0 _aRecollections of James Anthony Gardner, commander R.N. (1775–1814)
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2024
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
490 1 _aPublications of the Navy Records Society, vol. 31
500 _aRelease date is 2024-02-16
508 _aRichard Tonsing, MWS, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"Recollections of James Anthony Gardner, Commander R.N. (1775–1814)" by Gardner is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book primarily focuses on personal anecdotes and observations of naval life during a bygone era, recounting the experiences of James Anthony Gardner, who served in the Royal Navy. It stands apart from typical historical writings, as it emphasizes the personal and social aspects of life at sea rather than significant battles or events. The opening of the book introduces readers to Gardner's childhood memories and his early associations with naval life through his father's career. Gardner recalls various quirky episodes involving shipmates and amusing incidents that highlight the camaraderie and character of those serving in the Navy during his time. His narrative style is informal and engaging, filled with personal reflections on his experiences aboard various ships, his family connections, and the humorous antics that marked his youth in the naval setting. The tone is light-hearted, providing readers with an authentic glimpse into the everyday life of sailors beyond the formalities of military duty. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cLondon: Naval Records Society, 1906
653 _aGreat Britain. Royal Navy -- Biography
653 _aGreat Britain -- History, Naval -- 18th century
653 _aSailors -- Great Britain -- Biography
653 _aGreat Britain. Royal Navy -- History -- 18th century
653 _aGardner, James Anthony, 1770-1846
653 _aSeafaring life -- History -- 18th century
700 1 _aHamilton, R. Vesey, Sir
_q(Richard Vesey),
_d1829-1912
700 1 _aLaughton, John Knox,
_d1830-1915
830 0 _aPublications of the Navy Records Society, vol. 31
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/recollectionsofj0032gard
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/72974
999 _c113699
_d113699