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_aGreey, Edward, _d1835-1888 |
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_aBlue Jackets; or, The Adventures of J. Thompson, A.B., Among "the Heathen Chinee" : _bA Nautical Novel |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2018 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2018-11-11 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by deaurider, Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) | ||
| 520 | _a"Blue Jackets; or, The Adventures of J. Thompson, A.B., Among 'the Heathen Chinee'" by Edward Greey is a nautical novel written in the late 19th century. The book primarily follows the misadventures of J. Thompson, an able seaman, as he navigates the challenges of life in the British Navy, dealing with oppressive officers and his longing for his wife amidst the backdrop of naval duties and the foreign environment of China. The narrative sheds light on the harsh realities of naval life and the sociopolitical implications of such experiences during the time. At the start of the story, we are introduced to Tom Clare, a devoted sailor trying to escape the oppressive conditions imposed by his superiors at Woolwich Dockyard. Determined to see his wife, Clare ultimately deserts his post but faces immediate consequences upon his capture. The opening chapters set the tone for the adventure's comedic and tragic elements as Clare navigates the shame and humiliation of his punishment and clings to hope for a better future with his wife. The book builds upon themes of love, resilience, and injustice as it portrays the conflicts between sailors and their commanding officers, revealing both the personal and professional struggles faced in naval service during a tumultuous period. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aSeafaring life -- Fiction | ||
| 653 | _aGreat Britain. Royal Navy -- Fiction | ||
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