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_aQuiller-Couch, Arthur, _d1863-1944 |
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| 245 | 1 | 4 | _aThe Roll-Call Of The Reef |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2007 |
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_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats |
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_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia |
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_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier |
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| 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 | ||
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