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LoC No.: 20009644
Title: Looking Back
Note: Reading ease score: 56.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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online Project Gutenberg team at
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Summary: "Looking Back" by Captain The Hon. Sir Seymour Fortescue, K.C.V.O., C.M.G. is a memoir reflecting on the life experiences of a Royal Navy officer, likely written in the early 20th century. The book explores the author’s illustrious career, touching on significant events, royal encounters, and personal anecdotes during his time serving at the court of King Edward VII, as well as his naval adventures. The opening of the memoir establishes Fortescue’s background, detailing his upbringing at Castle Hill, North Devon, and describing his family and childhood influences. It sets the stage for his reflections on a diverse life, filled with experiences that bridge military service, court life, and societal engagements. The narrative hints at the author's imminent journey into the Navy, providing insights into the values and characters that shaped his formative years, before starting a detailed account of his naval career, including his training and early assignments. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Fortescue, Seymour John, Sir, 1856-1942
EBook No.: 59934
Published: Jul 17, 2019
Downloads: 83
Language: English
Subject: Edward VII, King of Great Britain, 1841-1910
Subject: Great Britain. Royal Navy -- Biography
Subject: Fortescue, Seymour John, Sir, 1856-1942
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 20009644
Title: Looking Back
Note: Reading ease score: 56.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by David T. Jones, Al Haines, Neanderthal & the
online Project Gutenberg team at
http:
//www.pgdpcanada.net
Summary: "Looking Back" by Captain The Hon. Sir Seymour Fortescue, K.C.V.O., C.M.G. is a memoir reflecting on the life experiences of a Royal Navy officer, likely written in the early 20th century. The book explores the author’s illustrious career, touching on significant events, royal encounters, and personal anecdotes during his time serving at the court of King Edward VII, as well as his naval adventures. The opening of the memoir establishes Fortescue’s background, detailing his upbringing at Castle Hill, North Devon, and describing his family and childhood influences. It sets the stage for his reflections on a diverse life, filled with experiences that bridge military service, court life, and societal engagements. The narrative hints at the author's imminent journey into the Navy, providing insights into the values and characters that shaped his formative years, before starting a detailed account of his naval career, including his training and early assignments. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Fortescue, Seymour John, Sir, 1856-1942
EBook No.: 59934
Published: Jul 17, 2019
Downloads: 83
Language: English
Subject: Edward VII, King of Great Britain, 1841-1910
Subject: Great Britain. Royal Navy -- Biography
Subject: Fortescue, Seymour John, Sir, 1856-1942
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.