Under the White Ensign: A Naval Story of the Great War by Percy F. Westerman
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"Under the White Ensign: A Naval Story of the Great War" by Percy F. Westerman is a historical novel likely written in the early 20th century. The book tells the story of the British armed merchant cruiser "Portchester Castle" during World War I, focusing on the adventures of its crew, particularly Sub-lieutenant Tom Webb, as they encounter dangers such as U-boats and espionage in the Mediterranean theater. The narrative captures the tension
and camaraderie of naval warfare, making it suitable for readers interested in historical adventure tales. At the start of the novel, readers are introduced to Sub-lieutenant Tom Webb while he is on watch aboard the "Portchester Castle", navigating the treacherous waters of the Bay of Biscay. As the ship is on patrol for hostile submarines, Webb quickly proves his competence and becomes acquainted with Laddie, a sheepdog belonging to Lieutenant Jack Osborne. The calm quickly turns to chaos when Laddie barks at a lurking U-boat, prompting an immediate emergency response that showcases the urgency and unpredictability of naval warfare. The chapter culminates in an intense encounter with the submarine, setting the stage for further thrilling escapades in the Mediterranean. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Westerman, Percy F. (Percy Francis), 1876-1959 |
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| Illustrator | Hodgson, E. S. (Edward Smith), 1866-1937 |
| Title | Under the White Ensign: A Naval Story of the Great War |
| Credits | Produced by R.G.P.M. van Giesen |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 72.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | War stories |
| Subject | World War, 1914-1918 -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Great Britain. Royal Navy -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | World War, 1914-1918 -- Naval operations, British -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 52141 |
| Release Date | May 23, 2016 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 424 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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