Mr. Midshipman Glover, R.N.: A Tale of the Royal Navy of To-day by T. T. Jeans
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"Mr. Midshipman Glover, R.N.: A Tale of the Royal Navy of To-day" by T. T. Jeans is a naval adventure novel written in the early 20th century. The story presents a detailed portrayal of life in the modern Royal Navy, focusing on the exciting exploits of the main character, Midshipman Harold Glover, as he embarks on a perilous mission involving piracy and naval intrigue. With much emphasis on camaraderie and youthful ambition,
the novel sets the stage for thrilling encounters and the harsh realities of naval service. At the start of the narrative, we are introduced to Midshipman Glover and his friend, Tommy Toddles, who have just completed their training at the Britannia and are eagerly anticipating their first assignment. The excitement heightens when a letter from Glover's cousin hints at their potential appointment to a naval expedition aimed at combating piracy on the Chinese coast. As they prepare for their journey, the story foreshadows adventure and danger amidst discussions of increasing pirate activity. The opening chapters establish not only the camaraderie among the young officers but also intrigue surrounding their mission, hinting at the challenges and threats that lay ahead as they set sail from England. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Creator | Jeans, T. T. (Thomas Tendron) |
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| Illustrator | Hodgson, E. S. (Edward Smith), 1866-1937 |
| Title | Mr. Midshipman Glover, R.N.: A Tale of the Royal Navy of To-day |
| Credits | Produced by Al Haines |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 74.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Adventure stories |
| Subject | Seafaring life -- Fiction |
| Subject | Great Britain. Royal Navy -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 46441 |
| Release Date | Jul 28, 2014 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 799 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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