The North Pacific: A Story of the Russo-Japanese War by Willis Boyd Allen
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About this eBook
| Author | Allen, Willis Boyd, 1855-1938 |
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| Illustrator | Traver, George A., 1864-1928 |
| LoC No. | 05032835 |
| Title | The North Pacific: A Story of the Russo-Japanese War |
| Note | Reading ease score: 70.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "The North Pacific: A Story of the Russo-Japanese War" by Willis Boyd Allen is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The narrative delves into the Russo-Japanese War, focusing on naval battles and the intricacies of warfare during this significant conflict between two great powers of the East and West. The story likely involves several characters, including members of the American navy and Japanese protagonists who play pivotal roles in the unfolding events. The opening of the book sets the stage with a vivid description of a battleship trial, focusing on the USS Retvizan as it undergoes rigorous testing amid the bustling activity of a shipyard. Two young Japanese men, Oto and Oshima, blend into the background as seemingly ordinary stewards but reveal alertness as they observe the battleship closely. Their keen interest hints at underlying motives related to the war. As the narrative progresses, the ship's crew, including reporter Fred Larkin, takes shape, foreshadowing future developments as the ship sets sail into the conflict-prone waters of the Pacific. The interactions between the sailors and Japanese characters signal potential themes of cultural collision and espionage amid wartime uncertainty. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Russo-Japanese War, 1904-1905 -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 45413 |
| Release Date | Apr 16, 2014 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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