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LoC No.: 12000245
Title:
The Cable Game
The Adventures of an American Press-Boat in Turkish Waters During the Russian Revolution
Note: Reading ease score: 73.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary: "The Cable Game" by Stanley Washburn is a historical narrative written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles the experiences of an American journalist navigating the tumultuous waters of the Black Sea during the Russian Revolution, highlighting the challenges and dangers of reporting from conflict zones. The central figure, presumably Washburn himself, provides insight into the life of a newspaper correspondent immersed in the journalistic "game" of gathering and transmitting stories amidst chaos. The opening of the book sets the stage for an exciting series of adventures, detailing the narrator's transition from the Russo-Japanese War to an assignment in Russia. He reflects on the camaraderie with Japanese soldiers and the sense of duty felt by journalists in the face of international events. The account emphasizes the uncertainty and thrill of the correspondent's profession, alongside vivid descriptions of the environments and tensions in which he operates. As the narrator prepares for a journey that will soon lead him into the heart of revolutionary Russia, the stage is set for a compelling exploration of the risks involved in chasing breaking news amid war and political turmoil. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Washburn, Stanley, 1878-1950
EBook No.: 61903
Published: Apr 23, 2020
Downloads: 53
Language: English
Subject: Russia -- History -- Nicholas II, 1894-1917
Subject: Black Sea -- Description and travel
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Russia, Former Soviet Republics, Poland
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 12000245
Title:
The Cable Game
The Adventures of an American Press-Boat in Turkish Waters During the Russian Revolution
Note: Reading ease score: 73.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by deaurider, Paul Marshall and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https:
//www.pgdp.net
(This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "The Cable Game" by Stanley Washburn is a historical narrative written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles the experiences of an American journalist navigating the tumultuous waters of the Black Sea during the Russian Revolution, highlighting the challenges and dangers of reporting from conflict zones. The central figure, presumably Washburn himself, provides insight into the life of a newspaper correspondent immersed in the journalistic "game" of gathering and transmitting stories amidst chaos. The opening of the book sets the stage for an exciting series of adventures, detailing the narrator's transition from the Russo-Japanese War to an assignment in Russia. He reflects on the camaraderie with Japanese soldiers and the sense of duty felt by journalists in the face of international events. The account emphasizes the uncertainty and thrill of the correspondent's profession, alongside vivid descriptions of the environments and tensions in which he operates. As the narrator prepares for a journey that will soon lead him into the heart of revolutionary Russia, the stage is set for a compelling exploration of the risks involved in chasing breaking news amid war and political turmoil. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Washburn, Stanley, 1878-1950
EBook No.: 61903
Published: Apr 23, 2020
Downloads: 53
Language: English
Subject: Russia -- History -- Nicholas II, 1894-1917
Subject: Black Sea -- Description and travel
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Russia, Former Soviet Republics, Poland
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.