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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.)

Creator: Jeans, T. T. (Thomas Tendron)

Illustrator: Gillett, Frank, 1874-1927

EBook No.: 45960

Published: Jun 13, 2014

Downloads: 107

Language: English

Subject: Great Britain. Royal Navy -- Fiction

Subject: World War, 1914-1918 -- Naval operations -- Fiction

Subject: World War, 1914-1918 -- Campaigns -- Turkey -- Gallipoli Peninsula -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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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.)

Creator: Jeans, T. T. (Thomas Tendron)

Illustrator: Gillett, Frank, 1874-1927

EBook No.: 45960

Published: Jun 13, 2014

Downloads: 107

Language: English

Subject: Great Britain. Royal Navy -- Fiction

Subject: World War, 1914-1918 -- Naval operations -- Fiction

Subject: World War, 1914-1918 -- Campaigns -- Turkey -- Gallipoli Peninsula -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.