Under the Meteor Flag: Log of a Midshipman during the French Revolutionary War
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"Under the Meteor Flag: Log of a Midshipman during the French Revolutionary War" by Harry Collingwood is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The story follows Ralph Chester, a young midshipman, as he embarks on naval adventures during the tumultuous times of the French Revolutionary War. The narrative features thrilling elements like shipwrecks, naval battles, and the challenges faced by Ralph and his compatriots at sea. The opening of
the narrative introduces readers to the protagonist Ralph Chester, who reflects on his familial background and burgeoning desire to join the navy, much to his father's dismay. Ralph's journey begins aboard the gun-brig "Scourge" during her hasty departure from Spithead. As he acclimates to life at sea, Ralph faces practical jokes from fellow midshipmen and quickly learns the harsh realities of naval warfare, including a perilous man-overboard scenario where he courageously rescues a drowning crewman. The narrative sets a fast-paced tone filled with action and camaraderie, positioning Ralph for further exploits as he adjusts to the rigors of naval life amidst the backdrop of war. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Collingwood, Harry, 1851-1922 |
|---|---|
| Title | Under the Meteor Flag: Log of a Midshipman during the French Revolutionary War |
| Credits | Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 56.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | War stories |
| Subject | Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Seafaring life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Sailors -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Midshipmen -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Great Britain -- History, Naval -- 18th century -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | France -- History -- Revolution, 1789-1799 -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 21068 |
| Release Date | Apr 13, 2007 |
| Last Update | Jun 25, 2014 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 678 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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