William Clark Russell

Broschiertes Buch

The Romance Of A Midshipman (1898)

Beschreibung

The Romance Of A Midshipman, written by William Clark Russell and published in 1898, is a captivating novel that follows the journey of a young midshipman named Frank Mildmay. The story is set in the early 19th century and takes place on board a British navy ship during the Napoleonic Wars.Frank Mildmay is a naive and inexperienced young man who joins the navy in search of adventure and glory. He quickly learns that life on board a ship is far from glamorous and that the reality of war is brutal and unforgiving. However, he also discovers a sense of camaraderie and loyalty among his fellow sailors that he never knew existed.As the story progresses, Frank rises through the ranks and becomes a respected and accomplished officer. Along the way, he experiences love and heartbreak, battles with pirates and enemy ships, and navigates the complex social hierarchy of the navy.The Romance Of A Midshipman is a thrilling and engaging novel that offers a vivid portrayal of life at sea during a tumultuous period in history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in naval history, adventure, and romance.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.

Autor

William Clark Russell, an English writer, was well known for his nautical fiction. Russell entered the Merchant Navy of the United Kingdom when he was 13 years old and served there for eight years. The trials of living at sea permanently harmed his health, but they also supplied him with material for a successful writing career. He published short tales, press pieces, historical essays, biographies, and a book of verse, but his novels, the most of which were set at sea, were his most well-known works. He also worked as a journalist, primarily as a nautical columnist for The Daily Telegraph. Russell advocated for better working conditions for merchant seamen, and his efforts impacted Parliamentary measures to prevent unscrupulous shipowners from exploiting their crews. The future King George V acknowledged his influence in this regard. Russell's contemporary fans included Herman Melville, Algernon Swinburne, and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. William Russell was never able to forgive his father for his second marriage and abandoning his first family to start a new one with his second wife. Russell maintained his long-held animosity of his father and his new family until his father died in 1900. Not only did he not attend the funeral, but he also refused to acknowledge his half-brothers.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 396
• Erscheinungstermin: 13. April 2009
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 21mm
• Gewicht: 572g
• ISBN-13: 9781104326647
• ISBN-10: 1104326647
• Artikelnr.: 26338352