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050 4 _aPZ
100 1 _aCollingwood, Harry,
_d1851-1922
245 1 4 _aThe Log of a Privateersman
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2007
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2007-04-13
508 _aProduced by Nick Hodson of London, England
520 _a"The Log of a Privateersman" by Harry Collingwood is a novel written in the early 20th century. This maritime adventure story details the exploits of a young sailor named George Bowen, who aspires to a life of fortune and fame on the high seas during the Napoleonic Wars. Through Bowen's eyes, readers experience the dangers and thrills of privateering, where he seizes opportunities amidst battles and encounters with enemy ships. At the start of the tale, the narrative unfolds with an audacious French raid leading to the capture of a British trader, the "Weymouth". As the plot develops, we meet George and learn of his commendable qualities as a sailor, along with his aspirations when he is offered a lucrative position as second mate on a new privateer, the "Dolphin". The opening chapters vividly capture the anticipation of adventure, depicting George's interactions with his family, his profound excitement for the sea, and the brewing unrest of war, setting the stage for his journey as a privateersman where fortune awaits him. Central to this narrative is George's determination, the camaraderie among the crew, and the unfolding series of naval encounters that promise action and intrigue. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aOrphans -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aConduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aAdventure stories
653 _aVoyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aSeafaring life -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aSailors -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aPrisoners -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aPrivateering -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aGreat Britain -- History, Naval -- 19th century -- Juvenile fiction
700 1 _aRainey, W.
_q(William),
_d1852-1936
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/21065
999 _c62291
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