A Naval Venture: The War Story of an Armoured Cruiser by T. T. Jeans
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| Creator | Jeans, T. T. (Thomas Tendron) |
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| Illustrator | Gillett, Frank, 1874-1927 |
| Title | A Naval Venture: The War Story of an Armoured Cruiser |
| Note | Reading ease score: 76.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Al Haines |
| Summary | "A Naval Venture: The War Story of an Armoured Cruiser" by T. T. Jeans is a historical naval account written in the early 20th century. The narrative focuses on the experiences and adventures of the crew of H.M.S. Achates during World War I, particularly their operations in the Dardanelles. Through detailed storytelling, the author aims to capture both the action of the naval engagement and the unique life of officers at sea. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to the weathered H.M.S. Achates as it prepares to venture into stormy seas from Portsmouth. Through the perspective of Mr. Vincent Orpen, affectionately nicknamed 'the Orphan,' readers get a glimpse of the crew's camaraderie and the challenges they face, such as difficult conditions, delayed departures, and the looming specter of naval warfare. The opening sets the stage for a blend of adventure and the realities of naval life, emphasizing the characters' personalities and the dynamic environment aboard the ship, while hinting at the much larger conflicts they are about to confront in the Mediterranean. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Great Britain. Royal Navy -- Fiction |
| Subject | World War, 1914-1918 -- Naval operations -- Fiction |
| Subject | World War, 1914-1918 -- Campaigns -- Turkey -- Gallipoli Peninsula -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 45960 |
| Release Date | Jun 13, 2014 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 124 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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