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Author : William Dalton (Miscellaneous Writer.)
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 568 pages
Book Rating : 4.V/5 ( download)
Download or read book The Powder Monkey written by William Dalton (Miscellaneous Writer.) and published by . This book was released on 1874 with total page 568 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Frederick Stewart Hindmarsh
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780949795885
Total Pages : 204 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (958 download)
Download or read book From Powder Monkey to Governor written by Frederick Stewart Hindmarsh and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : George Drower
Publisher : The History Press
ISBN 13 : 0752472801
Total Pages : 214 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (524 download)
Download or read book Heligoland written by George Drower and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2011-10-21 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1956 sea area Heligoland became German Bight. But why did the North Sea island, which for nearly a century had demonstrated its loyalty to Britain, lose its identity? How had this once peaceful haven become, as Admiral Jacky Fisher exclaimed 'a dagger pointed at England's heart'? Behind the renaming of Heliogland lies a catalogue of deceit, political ambition, blunder and daring. Heligoland came under British rule in the nineteenth century, a 'Gibraltar' of the North Sea. Then, in 1890, despite the islanders' wishes, Lord Salisbury announced his intention to swap it for Germany's presence in Zanzibar. The Prime Minister's decision unleashed a storm of controversy. Queen Victoria telegrammed from Balmoral to register her fury. During both world wars, it was used by Germany to control the North Sea, and RAF planes bombed the once-British territory. The story of Heligoland is more than an obscure footnote to the British Empire - it shows the significance of territory throughout history.
Author : Donald Leslie Johnson
Publisher : Wakefield Press
ISBN 13 : 1862549664
Total Pages : 278 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (625 download)
Download or read book Anticipating Municipal Parks written by Donald Leslie Johnson and published by Wakefield Press. This book was released on 2013 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Adelaide is well known for its encircling park lands and beautiful gardens. They have been the site of many prestigious events and at times the source of much contention. In Anticipating Municipal Parks, Don Johnson contests the accepted understanding that Colonel William Light was the sole architect of the city of Adelaide, revealing the often-ignored role of Light's Deputy Surveyor, George Strickland Kingston. Johnson also investigates the role and influence of John Arthur Roebuck and John Claudius Loudon on the course of town-planning theory, and the political and theoretical influences leading to the economic and social ideas of Ebenezer Howard and his Garden City. This is a fascinating look at how Adelaide helped define city planning ideas in the nineteenth century.
Author : William Henry Giles Kingston
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 508 pages
Book Rating : 4.R/5 (6 download)
Download or read book From powder-monkey to admiral written by William Henry Giles Kingston and published by . This book was released on 1883 with total page 508 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : W. H. G Kingston
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ISBN 13 : 3752314397
Total Pages : 306 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (523 download)
Download or read book From Powder Monkey to Admiral written by W. H. G Kingston and published by . This book was released on 2020-07-17 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : William Henry Giles Kingston
Publisher : Library of Alexandria
ISBN 13 : 1465596860
Total Pages : 400 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (655 download)
Download or read book From Powder Monkey to Admiral: A Story of Naval Adventure written by William Henry Giles Kingston and published by Library of Alexandria. This book was released on 1896 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Talking the matter over, it was objected that such a story might offend peaceable folk, because it must deal too much with blood and gunpowder. Mr Kingston, although famed as a narrator of sea-fights, was a lover of peace, and he said that his story would not encourage the war spirit. Those who cared chiefly to read about battles might turn to the pages of ÒBritish Naval History.Ó He chose the period of the great war for his story, because it was a time of stirring events and adventures. The main part of the narrative belongs to the early years of life, in which boys would feel most interest and sympathy. And throughout the tale, not ÒgloryÓ but ÒdutyÓ is the object set before the youthful reader. It was further objected that the title of the story set before boys an impossible object of ambition. The French have a saying, that Òevery soldier carries in his knapsack a marshalÕs baton,Ó meaning that the way is open for rising to the very highest rank in their army. But who ever heard of a sailor lad rising to be an Admiral in the British Navy? Let us see how history answers this question. There was a great sea captain of other days, whose fame is not eclipsed by the glorious reputations of later wars, Admiral Benbow. In the reign of Queen Anne, before the great Duke of Marlborough had begun his victorious career, Benbow had broken the power of France on the sea. Rank and routine were powerful in those days, as now; but when a time of peril comes, the best man is wanted, and Benbow was promoted out of turn, by royal command, to the rank of Vice-Admiral, and went after the fleet of Admiral Ducasse to the West Indies. In the little church of Saint AndrewÕs, Kingston, Jamaica, his body lies, and the memorial stone speaks of him as Òa true pattern of English courage, who lost his life in defence of queen and country.Ó
Author : Rory Muir
Publisher : Yale University Press
ISBN 13 : 0300249543
Total Pages : 434 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (2 download)
Download or read book Gentlemen of Uncertain Fortune written by Rory Muir and published by Yale University Press. This book was released on 2019-10-14 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A history of younger sons in Regency England and how these “spares” supported themselves: “Illuminates the hard facts with vignettes of actual lives lived.” —The Spectator In Regency England the eldest son usually inherited almost everything—while his younger brothers, left with little inheritance, had to make a crucial decision: What should they do to make an independent living? Historian Rory Muir weaves together the stories of many obscure and well-known young men of good family but small fortune, shedding light on an overlooked aspect of Regency society. This is the first scholarly yet accessible exploration of the lifestyle and prospects of these younger sons.
Author : Beth Duncan
Publisher : Wakefield Press
ISBN 13 : 9781862547834
Total Pages : 332 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (478 download)
Download or read book Mary Thomas written by Beth Duncan and published by Wakefield Press. This book was released on 2007 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1836 Mary Thomas, aged 49, abandoned her comfortable life and home in London for a tent in the sandhills of Holdfast Bay. This is the story of her struggle to hold her family together through controversies and conflicts, economic difficulties and tragedy; a tale of endurance and ultimately of triumph against the odds.
Author : Paul Dowswell
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 : 1619631350
Total Pages : 304 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (196 download)
Download or read book Powder Monkey written by Paul Dowswell and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2012-10-10 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the exciting tradition of Patrick O'Brian comes the saga of one boy's life in the British Navy during the Napoleonic Wars. Thirteen-year-old Sam Witchall had always dreamed of a sailor's life, but he didn't realize how dangerous and gruesome life at sea could be until he is pressed into service aboard H.M.S. Miranda. Beginning his naval career as a "powder monkey"-assistant to a gun crew on the warship-Sam learns the hard way how to cope with enemies both in battle and on the Miranda herself. With enough conflict, storms, and shipwrecks to thrill any fan of the Master and Commander series, this epic tale introduces a new generation to this exciting historical period, when even a lowly powder monkey could become a hero. Recognition Powder Monkey has been named a NCSS-CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People. Reviews "Readers will be absorbed in the day-to-day life of young Sam, and his vivid tale will keep them on edge as he tries to escape his commission. . . . Not for the faint of heart, this novel is a brilliant introduction to the likes of C. S. Forester's classic 'Horatio Hornblower' [ saga." -School Library Journal "Readers who prefer their decks awash in blood 'and worse' will not be disappointed. . . . Voracious fans of the nautical genre will happily sign on." -Kirkus Reviews "Fans of the Master and Commander series or movie will enjoy this seafaring adventure. Sam is an engaging narrator who includes tremendous detail about life aboard ships: Maggots in food, lavatory facilities (or lack thereof), floggings, and gruesome deaths-both in and out of battle--are described in vivid detail." -Voice of Youth Advocates "Sail with young Sam Witchall on a ship of the British navy. Pressed into service, Sam leads an exciting and dangerous life as a powder monkey, handling gunpowder for the cannons, and surviving sea battles, storms and shipwrecks. A gripping adventure story on the high
Author : George J. Galloway
Publisher : AuthorHouse
ISBN 13 : 0759604762
Total Pages : 337 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (596 download)
Download or read book The Powder Monkey written by George J. Galloway and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2001-01-10 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Suicide has become almost an epidemic in the United States, with an average of 523 adults and teens committing suicide every week. Yet the issue of suicide is something that many Americans have not felt capable of handling. Still, the questions arise: What are the spiritual implications of suicide? Is suicide the unpardonable sin? What does God say on this subject? The answers to these questions and a host of related ones are found in this book. The purpose of this book is to share God's truth about suicide and to comfort the hearts of those who mourn. My prayer is that everyone who reads this book will do so with an open heart, and with the mindset to discover the truth. Additionally, my prayer is that people will find peace through the liberation of the Word and will help others who are weary and heavy laden to find it also. front cover design by a'lexa's designs
Author : Fenn George Manville
Publisher : Hardpress Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9781318864041
Total Pages : 54 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (64 download)
Download or read book The Powder Monkey written by Fenn George Manville and published by Hardpress Publishing. This book was released on 2016-06-23 with total page 54 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.
Author : William Henry Giles Kingston
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 400 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (316 download)
Download or read book From powder monkey to admiral written by William Henry Giles Kingston and published by . This book was released on 1923 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Adventure story about young sailor boys in the British Navy.
Author : W. H. G. Kingston
Publisher : IndyPublish.com
ISBN 13 : 9781435356733
Total Pages : 344 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (567 download)
Download or read book From Powder Monkey to Admiral written by W. H. G. Kingston and published by IndyPublish.com. This book was released on 2007-10-01 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : W.H.G Kingston
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN 13 : 375236873X
Total Pages : 306 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (523 download)
Download or read book From Powder Monkey to Admiral written by W.H.G Kingston and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2020-07-29 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reproduction of the original: From Powder Monkey to Admiral by W.H.G Kingston
Author : Frank Welsh
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 1178 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (321 download)
Download or read book Australia written by Frank Welsh and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 1178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Australia: A New History of the Great Southern Land is a major new account that places Australia's history fully within a global context, drawing on sources from the United States, Britain, South Africa, and Canada, as well as within Australia itself. In a compelling narrative, acclaimed historian Frank Welsh traces the history of the land from scattered convict settlements to the formation of the Commonwealth of Australia in 1901 and on to today's thriving independent nation, exposing many national myths in the process. This book also explores the dark side of Australia's history: the long-continued "White Australia" policy, which bedeviled foreign policy for more than a century; the still-tortured official relationship with the Aboriginal peoples; the subordination of women; and the flaws in the constitution. Also examined is Australia's uneasy relationship with its Asian neighbors, and its isolation from Britain and the United States, its traditional allies. Original, provocative, and witty, Australia is the most comprehensive single-volume history of Australia yet published. It makes a strong claim to becoming the standard work on this fascinating and often misunderstood country. Book jacket.
Author : Owen Letcher
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 368 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (6 download)
Download or read book The Bonds of Africa written by Owen Letcher and published by . This book was released on 1913 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
