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100 1 _aMorgan, Charles,
_d1894-1958
245 1 4 _aThe Gunroom
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2016
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2016-07-17
508 _aProduced by Henry Flower and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520 _a"The Gunroom" by Charles Langbridge Morgan is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows John Lynwood, a young midshipman as he embarks on his naval career, beginning with his arrival in Torquay. The narrative delves into the experiences and challenges faced by junior officers in the Royal Navy, particularly focusing on the harsh realities of naval training and the camaraderie among young sailors. At the start of the novel, we meet Lynwood as he arrives in Torquay, filled with both excitement and apprehension about joining the ship H.M.S. King Arthur. His thoughts reflect a blend of youthful ambition and a sense of foreboding regarding the strict and often brutal training regimen he is about to undergo. He navigates the interactions with fellow midshipmen and the realities of naval life, foreshadowing the mental and emotional trials that lie ahead. The opening sets up a stark contrast between his romanticized visions of naval adventure and the gritty, mechanical nature of life at sea, establishing a foundation for the exploration of identity and resilience in the face of adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aSeafaring life -- Fiction
653 _aGreat Britain. Royal Navy -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/52591
999 _c93425
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