The Cruise Of The Midge (1878) - Scott, Michael
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The Cruise Of The Midge is a novel written by Michael Scott and published in 1878. The story is set in the mid-19th century and follows the adventures of a young Scottish naval officer named Edward Hugh Henley, who is sent on a mission to the Mediterranean Sea aboard the HMS Midge. The Midge is a small, fast ship that is ideal for reconnaissance and intelligence gathering.During the voyage, Henley and his crew encounter a variety of challenges and dangers, including pirates, storms, and treacherous waters. They also visit a number of exotic locations, including Malta, Greece, and Egypt, where…mehr

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The Cruise Of The Midge is a novel written by Michael Scott and published in 1878. The story is set in the mid-19th century and follows the adventures of a young Scottish naval officer named Edward Hugh Henley, who is sent on a mission to the Mediterranean Sea aboard the HMS Midge. The Midge is a small, fast ship that is ideal for reconnaissance and intelligence gathering.During the voyage, Henley and his crew encounter a variety of challenges and dangers, including pirates, storms, and treacherous waters. They also visit a number of exotic locations, including Malta, Greece, and Egypt, where they encounter strange customs and cultures.As the story unfolds, Henley becomes embroiled in a complex web of intrigue and espionage, as he tries to uncover a plot to destabilize the British Empire. Along the way, he falls in love with a beautiful young woman named Clara, who becomes his constant companion and confidante.The Cruise Of The Midge is a thrilling adventure story that combines elements of romance, mystery, and action. It is also a fascinating glimpse into the world of 19th-century naval warfare and the politics of the time. With its vivid descriptions of exotic locales and its engaging characters, this book is sure to captivate readers of all ages.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
Autorenporträt
Michael Scott is Fellow and Senior Dean at Blackfriars Hall, Oxford, and is Senior Advisor to the President and Director of The Future of the Humanities Project at Georgetown University, Washington DC. He was the Founding Vice Chancellor of Wrexham Glyndwr University, Wales, where he is Emeritus Professor of English and Theatre Studies and was previously Head of the School of Arts and Humanities and Pro Vice Chancellor of De Montfort University, Leicester, England. He was the founding and general editor of the 'Text and Performance Series' and 'The Critics Debate Series.' His books include 'John Marston's Plays: Theme Structure and Performance'; 'Renaissance Drama and A Modern Audience'; 'Shakespeare and the Modern Dramatist'; 'Harold Pinter: A Collection of Critical Essays' (ed); 'Talking Shakespeare' (ed with Deborah Cartmell); 'Shakespeare's Comedies: All That Matters'; 'Shakespeare's Tragedies: All That Matters' and 'Shakespeare: A Complete Introduction.' He has also written two novels: 'Hamlet and the Psychotherapist: A Novel' and 'The Scottish King, Macbeth and the Psychotherapist: A Novel.'
Michael Scott
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