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100 1 _aCollingwood, Harry,
_d1851-1922
245 1 2 _aA Middy of the King: A Romance of the Old British Navy
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2008
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2008-02-14
508 _aProduced by Nick Hodson of London, England
520 _a"A Middy of the King: A Romance of the Old British Navy" by Harry Collingwood is a historical adventure novel likely written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around Dick Delamere, a young midshipman in the British Navy, as he embarks on naval adventures during a time of conflict with France and the Dutch. As he rejoins the frigate Eurpa, Delamere navigates the challenges of maritime life, friendships, and the brutal realities of naval warfare. The opening of the novel sets the stage for Dick Delamere's return to duty following a period of recovery from an injury sustained during service. We learn about his background, his strong bond with his father, and his eagerness to embrace the challenges ahead. The early chapters vividly depict life aboard the Europa as it prepares for active service, emphasizing both camaraderie among the crew and the looming threats from enemy ships, including pirates and French privateers. Through the narrative, Collingwood immerses readers in the detailed workings of 18th-century naval life, promising an engaging blend of action and personal growth. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aGreat Britain -- Fiction
653 _aPirates -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aSeafaring life -- Juvenile fiction
700 1 _aHodgson, E. S.
_q(Edward Smith),
_d1866-1937
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/24615
999 _c65616
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