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100 1 _aQuiller-Couch, Arthur,
_d1863-1944
245 1 4 _aThe Roll-Call Of The Reef
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 2007-10-27
508 _aProduced by David Widger
520 _a"The Roll-Call of the Reef" by Arthur Quiller-Couch ("Q.") is a fictional narrative written in the early 20th century. The book explores themes of heroism, memory, and the bonds formed between soldiers through the tale of a shipwreck and its consequences. It is set against the backdrop of maritime disasters, featuring the lives of military personnel and their poignant stories surrounding honor and sacrifice. The story revolves around the aftermath of a tragic shipwreck involving the transport ship "Despatch" and the H.M.S. Primrose, which meets their fates off the coast of Cornwall during a fierce storm. Narrated through the reflections of a host who recounts a tale told by his father, the narrative follows the lives of John Christian, a young drummer of the Marines, and William Tallifer, a trumpeter of the Hussars. As they both face their mortality during the wreck, they forge a deep friendship marked by their shared experiences of bravery. The story culminates in a mystical reunion of the two characters in the afterlife, as they echo their commitment to their fellow comrades through a symbolic locking of their instruments, representing their undying connection. The narrative eloquently highlights the themes of camaraderie, duty, and the unseen ties that extend beyond life and death. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aShort stories
653 _aMale friendship -- Fiction
653 _aSoldiers -- Fiction
653 _aGhost stories
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/23217
999 _c64269
_d64269