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Title: The Log of a Privateersman
Note: Reading ease score: 60.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England
Summary: "The Log of a Privateersman" by Harry Collingwood is a novel written in the early 20th century. This maritime adventure story details the exploits of a young sailor named George Bowen, who aspires to a life of fortune and fame on the high seas during the Napoleonic Wars. Through Bowen's eyes, readers experience the dangers and thrills of privateering, where he seizes opportunities amidst battles and encounters with enemy ships. At the start of the tale, the narrative unfolds with an audacious French raid leading to the capture of a British trader, the "Weymouth". As the plot develops, we meet George and learn of his commendable qualities as a sailor, along with his aspirations when he is offered a lucrative position as second mate on a new privateer, the "Dolphin". The opening chapters vividly capture the anticipation of adventure, depicting George's interactions with his family, his profound excitement for the sea, and the brewing unrest of war, setting the stage for his journey as a privateersman where fortune awaits him. Central to this narrative is George's determination, the camaraderie among the crew, and the unfolding series of naval encounters that promise action and intrigue. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Collingwood, Harry, 1851-1922
Illustrator: Rainey, W. (William), 1852-1936
EBook No.: 21065
Published: Apr 13, 2007
Downloads: 67
Language: English
Subject: Orphans -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Adventure stories
Subject: Voyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Seafaring life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Sailors -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Prisoners -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Privateering -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Great Britain -- History, Naval -- 19th century -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Log of a Privateersman
Note: Reading ease score: 60.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England
Summary: "The Log of a Privateersman" by Harry Collingwood is a novel written in the early 20th century. This maritime adventure story details the exploits of a young sailor named George Bowen, who aspires to a life of fortune and fame on the high seas during the Napoleonic Wars. Through Bowen's eyes, readers experience the dangers and thrills of privateering, where he seizes opportunities amidst battles and encounters with enemy ships. At the start of the tale, the narrative unfolds with an audacious French raid leading to the capture of a British trader, the "Weymouth". As the plot develops, we meet George and learn of his commendable qualities as a sailor, along with his aspirations when he is offered a lucrative position as second mate on a new privateer, the "Dolphin". The opening chapters vividly capture the anticipation of adventure, depicting George's interactions with his family, his profound excitement for the sea, and the brewing unrest of war, setting the stage for his journey as a privateersman where fortune awaits him. Central to this narrative is George's determination, the camaraderie among the crew, and the unfolding series of naval encounters that promise action and intrigue. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Collingwood, Harry, 1851-1922
Illustrator: Rainey, W. (William), 1852-1936
EBook No.: 21065
Published: Apr 13, 2007
Downloads: 67
Language: English
Subject: Orphans -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Adventure stories
Subject: Voyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Seafaring life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Sailors -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Prisoners -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Privateering -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Great Britain -- History, Naval -- 19th century -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.