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100 1 _aScott, Michael,
_d1789-1835
245 1 0 _aTom Cringle's Log
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2005-01-01
508 _aProduced by John Edward Heaton and David Widger
520 _a"Tom Cringle's Log" by Michael Scott is a semi-autobiographical narrative likely written in the early 19th century. This book chronicles the adventures of Thomas Cringle, a young boy of only thirteen, as he embarks on a journey at sea that promises a mix of naval exploits, personal growth, and encounters with both camaraderie and danger. The story, told through the perspective of Cringle, delves into his aspirations of joining the British Navy, his relationships, and the challenges he faces as he navigates the complexities of life on a warship. The opening of "Tom Cringle's Log" introduces us to Thomas, who is carried away by the glory of naval heroics following the Battle of Trafalgar. He eagerly seeks to join Sir Barnaby Blueblazes, leading his mother into melancholy when he learns of his appointment to the frigate Breeze. The initial chapters reveal young Thomas’s mix of youthful bravado and genuine fear as he prepares for the demands of life at sea, grappling with a poignant farewell to his mother and friends. Notably, the narrative paints a vivid picture of ship life, with its boisterous characters and the realities of naval warfare, setting the stage for Thomas's further experiences which promise both thrilling action and profound reflections. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aNapoleonic Wars, 1800-1815 -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/7281
999 _c49272
_d49272