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050 4 _aPZ
100 1 _aCollingwood, Harry,
_d1851-1922
245 1 0 _aUnder the Meteor Flag: Log of a Midshipman during the French Revolutionary War
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"Under the Meteor Flag: Log of a Midshipman during the French Revolutionary War" by Harry Collingwood is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The story follows Ralph Chester, a young midshipman, as he embarks on naval adventures during the tumultuous times of the French Revolutionary War. The narrative features thrilling elements like shipwrecks, naval battles, and the challenges faced by Ralph and his compatriots at sea. The opening of the narrative introduces readers to the protagonist Ralph Chester, who reflects on his familial background and burgeoning desire to join the navy, much to his father's dismay. Ralph's journey begins aboard the gun-brig "Scourge" during her hasty departure from Spithead. As he acclimates to life at sea, Ralph faces practical jokes from fellow midshipmen and quickly learns the harsh realities of naval warfare, including a perilous man-overboard scenario where he courageously rescues a drowning crewman. The narrative sets a fast-paced tone filled with action and camaraderie, positioning Ralph for further exploits as he adjusts to the rigors of naval life amidst the backdrop of war. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aWar stories
653 _aConduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aSeafaring life -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aSailors -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aMidshipmen -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aGreat Britain -- History, Naval -- 18th century -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aFrance -- History -- Revolution, 1789-1799 -- Juvenile fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/21068
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