Jane Austen's sailor brothers by J. H. Hubback and Edith C. Hubback

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Author Hubback, J. H. (John Henry), 1844-
Author Hubback, Edith C. (Edith Charlotte), 1876-1945
Title Jane Austen's sailor brothers
Being the adventures of Sir Francis Austen, G.C.B., Admiral of the Fleet and Rear-Admiral Charles Austen
Original Publication United Kingdom: John Lane,1906.
Credits MWS, Krista Zaleski and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)
Summary "Jane Austen's Sailor Brothers" by J. H. Hubback and Edith C. Hubback is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book captures the lives and adventures of Jane Austen's brothers, Sir Francis Austen and Rear-Admiral Charles Austen, exploring their careers in the British Navy as well as the familial ties that influenced Jane's literary work. The early chapters delve into how family dynamics and experiences shaped her writing, particularly in works like "Persuasion" and "Mansfield Park." The opening of the narrative sets the tone for a deep exploration of the Austen family, emphasizing the strong bonds that Jane had with her brothers. It discusses their upbringing in a close-knit household, the impact of their naval careers on Jane's novels, and highlights personal anecdotes and letters that reveal Austen's reflections on her brothers' lives at sea. As the text unfolds, it paints a vivid picture of both the professional challenges and personal joys experienced by the Austens, bridging their adventures with Jane's literary legacy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Admirals -- Great Britain -- Biography
Subject Great Britain -- History, Naval -- 19th century
Subject Novelists, English -- 19th century -- Family relationships
Subject Austen, Jane, 1775-1817 -- Family
Subject Austen, Francis, Sir, 1774-1865
Subject Austen, Charles, 1779-1852
Subject Austin family
Subject Siblings -- England -- Biography
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EBook-No. 69815
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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