| Author |
Hall, Basil, 1788-1844 |
| Title |
Fragments of voyages and travels, including anecdotes of a naval life : Chiefly for the use of young persons. Vol. 1 (of 3)
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| Original Publication |
London: Robert Cadell, Edinburgh, 1831.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 53.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Bob Taylor, hekula03 and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
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| Summary |
"Fragments of Voyages and Travels, Including Anecdotes of a Naval Life" by Captain Basil Hall, R.N., F.R.S. is a collection of personal accounts and reflections from the author's naval experiences, written in the early 19th century. The narrative is primarily directed towards young readers, aiming to inspire and educate them about the maritime world through Hall's real-life anecdotes and insights on a naval life. With a focus on the formative years of sailors, it delves into the adventures and challenges faced on the sea. The opening of the book introduces us to the author's early fascination with the sea, sparked by a dramatic birth during a storm. He recounts his childhood dreams of becoming a sailor, contrasting them with the drudgery of school life. Hall shares specific memories of his adolescent adventures along the Scottish coast, where he nurtured his budding passion for maritime life. As he transitions into his naval career, Hall reflects on feelings of doubt and excitement, setting the stage for the adventures that will follow in the subsequent chapters. Through vivid descriptions and personal anecdotes, he captures the essence of youth, ambition, and the unpredictable nature of a sailor's life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
G: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation
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| Subject |
Voyages and travels -- Juvenile literature
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
71944 |
| Release Date |
Oct 23, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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