Mr. Midshipman Hornblower by C. S. Forester
A coming-of-age naval adventure that follows a brilliant but uncertain young midshipman in the Royal Navy during the Napoleonic Wars as he learns seamanship, leadership, and courage through a series of patrols, battles, storms, and personal tests; the episodic tales trace his growth from anxious novice into a resourceful officer while highlighting the hardships, moral choices, and quiet heroism of life at sea.
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- Published
- 1950
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- English
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- Pages
- 280-320
- Original Language
- English
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