| Author |
Anonymous |
| Title |
Half hours on the quarter-deck: The Spanish Armada to Sir Cloudesley Shovel 1670
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| Original Publication |
United Kingdom: James Nisbet & Co., Limited,1899.
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| Series Title |
The half hour library of travel, nature, and science for young readers
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 66.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Juliet Sutherland, Charlie Howard, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"Half Hours on the Quarter-Deck: The Spanish Armada to Sir Cloudesley Shovel" is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the contributions of notable figures such as Sir Francis Drake and Sir John Hawkins to the naval history of England, emphasizing the importance of maritime power in shaping the nation's status and influence. With a focus on the era of the Spanish Armada and subsequent naval adventures, it aims to engage young readers in the heritage of British seafaring prowess. The opening of this work begins with an introduction that outlines the pivotal role of naval power in England's ascendance as a global maritime force. It sets the stage by discussing the early adventures of the Hawkins family, highlighting William Hawkins’ profitable sea voyages and his involvement in the slave trade, as well as John Hawkins’ later exploits that solidified his reputation as a formidable naval commander. The narrative captures the essence of the adventurous spirit of the time, detailing challenges faced by these sailors, their brave endeavors, and their impacts on naval history, all while reflecting on the moral complexities of their actions. (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 |
Voyages and travels -- Juvenile literature
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| Subject |
Explorers -- Juvenile literature
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| Subject |
Adventure and adventurers -- Juvenile literature
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| Subject |
Sailors -- Juvenile literature
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| Subject |
Great Britain -- History, Naval -- Juvenile literature
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| Subject |
Great Britain. Royal Navy -- History -- Juvenile literature
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| Subject |
Naval battles -- Juvenile literature
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
69077 |
| Release Date |
Oct 1, 2022 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Oct 14, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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