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Doubleday, Russell, 1872-1949 |
| Title |
A Gunner Aboard the "Yankee"
From the Diary of Number Five of the After Port Gun (Russell Doubleday): The Yarn of the Cruise and Fights of the Naval Reserves in the Spanish-American War
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 78.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Curtis Weyant, Gregory Smith, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
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| Summary |
"A Gunner Aboard the 'Yankee'" by Russell Doubleday is a first-hand account written in the late 19th century, specifically during the time of the Spanish-American War. This narrative recounts the experiences of the crew aboard the auxiliary cruiser "Yankee," particularly through the lens of an ordinary sailor who served as Number Five of the After Port Gun. The book delves into the day-to-day life of naval reservists turned sailors, capturing their adventures, challenges, and camaraderie during wartime. At the start of the book, the author sets the scene with the mobilization of the crew in preparation for the impending conflict. The excitement and anxiety are palpable as young men from various walks of life gather, eagerly anticipating their orders. Doubleday introduces readers to the crew’s preparations, first encounters with their ship, the "Yankee," and the drill routines they undergo while gearing up for action. This section establishes the camaraderie among the crew and sets the tone for a blend of humor and hardship as they transition from civilian life to the demands of naval service amidst the backdrop of preparing for battle. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
Spanish-American War, 1898 -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
13826 |
| Release Date |
Oct 21, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 18, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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