| Author |
Spindler, Karl, 1887-1951 |
| LoC No. |
21015834
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| Title |
Gun running for Casement in the Easter rebellion, 1916
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 70.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org)
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| Summary |
"Gun Running for Casement in the Easter Rebellion, 1916" by Karl Spindler is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book narrates the clandestine operations surrounding the transport of arms and munitions from Germany to Ireland in support of the Irish Easter Rising against British rule during World War I. It details the preparations, the secrecy involved, and the dangerous maritime journey undertaken by a crew led by a German naval officer. The opening of the text introduces the main character, Reserve-Lieutenant Karl Spindler, who is unexpectedly summoned by his chief for a top secret mission. As he gathers a crew of volunteers for the expedition aboard the mystery ship, the events unfold against the backdrop of inclement weather, highlighting the tension and anticipation of a significant undertaking. Spindler reflects on the mystery and danger associated with their mission, hinting at the larger political ramifications as it involves Sir Roger Casement and the Irish independence movement. The atmosphere is set for a high-stakes adventure filled with espionage and military intrigue. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
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| Subject |
Ireland -- History -- Easter Rising, 1916
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| Subject |
Casement, Roger, 1864-1916
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
45454 |
| Release Date |
Apr 22, 2014 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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