A Chinese Command - Collingwood, Harry
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This book, from the series Primary Sources: Historical Books of the World (Asia and Far East Collection), represents an important historical artifact on Asian history and culture. Its contents come from the legions of academic literature and research on the subject produced over the last several hundred years. Covered within is a discussion drawn from many areas of study and research on the subject. From analyses of the varied geography that encompasses the Asian continent to significant time periods spanning centuries, the book was made in an effort to preserve the work of previous generations.…mehr

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This book, from the series Primary Sources: Historical Books of the World (Asia and Far East Collection), represents an important historical artifact on Asian history and culture. Its contents come from the legions of academic literature and research on the subject produced over the last several hundred years. Covered within is a discussion drawn from many areas of study and research on the subject. From analyses of the varied geography that encompasses the Asian continent to significant time periods spanning centuries, the book was made in an effort to preserve the work of previous generations.
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Harry Collingwood was the pseudonym of William Joseph Cosens Lancaster (1851–1922), an author who chartered a distinct course in the genre of nautical adventure fiction. Collingwood's writing career blossomed with an array of books focusing on the maritime tales, valuable for young readers with a penchant for seafaring adventures. His narratives often blended authentic seafaring knowledge with fictional coming-of-age stories, set against vividly-described exotic locales and historical backdrop providing an educative slant to his chivalrous tales. A notable work, 'A Chinese Command,' showcases Collingwood's grasp of the subgenre he specialized in, embedding finely tuned technical details into the warp and weft of thrilling escapades. As an engineer by profession, Lancaster's extensive knowledge and experience in marine engineering imbued his narratives with realism, complementing his literary style that merged technical acuity with imaginative storytelling. Collingwood's influence in the realm of juvenile nautical fiction remains significant, and his novels continue to be appreciated for their historical context and detailed depiction of seafaring life.